MORE DETAILS RELEASED ON FATAL SHOOTING OF TEEN

Police have released details about the fatal shooting of 15 year old Ahmeen Palmer in Loyalsock Township March 2^nd, including information surrounding the arrest of the mother of the suspected shooter, 37 year old Johneice Francin Legare.  According to PennLive, new charges against Legare are sealed at this time, but police say Legare’s 13 year old son was with alleged gang members at the party where Palmer was also in attendance.  When the mother learned who was at the party, she drove her older son to the location to settle a previous beef.  According to court testimony, the younger son got in Legare’s car after 6:30pm, shortly after shots were heard and the shooter, dressed in black, also got in the vehicle and fled the scene. They allegedly went to Philadelphia and discarded evidence along the way including with a firearm and a cell phone.  Legare was arrested in Philadelphia March 6^th and is being held without bail.  Her older son – the shooting suspect, remains at large.

POLICE ARREST MAN WITH LANCASTER COUNTY WARRANT ON RT 15

A man formerly from Loyalsock Township was taken into custody after a traffic stop on Route 15 in South Williamsport last Friday.  According to the Sun Gazette, when Northwest Regional police stopped 25 year old Alrashwan Jones just before 5pm they found a warrant for his arrest out of Elizabethtown in Lancaster County for possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, he was charged as a fugitive of justice in Lycoming County and jailed in lieu of 95 thousand dollars bail.

TOOLS STOLEN FROM CONSTURCTION COMPANY

Almost 4 thousand dollars-worth of tools were stolen from two construction trailers in Valley Township owned by Glenn O. Hawbaker over the weekend of April 5^th through 8^th.  According to North Central PA dot com, State Police at Milton say a suspect got onto the site at Valley West Road and stole all the tools from the trailer, mostly Milwaukee and Stihl tools with the initials GOH carved into them.  Troopers say the thief got away with a Milwaukee hammer drill, two Stihl chop saws with the initials, and a Milwaukee cordless kit.  Call State police at Milton if you have any information – 570-524-2662.  Ref # PA24-456145.

CROSSCUTTERS 5K COMING UP

Crosscutters baseball season starts for the summer of 2024 on June 4^th, and with that, the annual Cutters 5K to benefit Hope Enterprises and The Hope Foundation is also coming up Saturday, June 8^th.  According to the Crosscutters dot com, the race will start at the ballpark’s main gate and go through Williamsport’s West End with the last leg of the run planned for inside the stadium.  It’s 25 dollars per person til May 17^th for the guaranteed shirt, with registration starting at 8am and the race kickoff at 9am.  All ages and abilities are encouraged to participate.  The winners will throw in ceremonial first pitches at a cutters game in June.

FORGERY CHARGES AGAINST DOUBLE HOMOCIDE SUSPECT

Troy Bailey, Sr., the suspect in the double homicide in Williamsport of Alicia Seese and Ronald Dailey last January, has formally been charged with additional forgery and identity theft charges.  According to North Central PA dot after further investigation, police found that Bailey Sr. did not have permission to use his son’s Social security number to gain employment that ultimately led him to be employed at the same company as Alicia Seese, his victim. Troy Bailey Jr is incarcerated, serving a 20 to 40 year sentence on 3^rd degree murder and other charges.  Bailey Sr., charged with the 12 counts each of second-degree felony forgery and identity theft, is also being charged with the double homicide and of sexual abuse of Seese’s minor children and roommate. He remains jailed without bail.

MAN  FOUND SLEEPING INSIDE HOME ARRESTED

A Montoursville man was charged with third-degree felony criminal trespassing, loitering and disorderly conduct after being found asleep inside an Anthony Street home April 25^th without knowing the owner. According to North Central PA dot com 36-year-old Kyle Houseknecht was awakened by the homeowner at about 6am and asked to leave.  Housknecht ignored the homeowner. Shortly after, he was followed by police as he ran away on Seventh Street and refused to acknowledge commands, trying to elude officers.  He was taken into custody and arraigned, and is free on 15 thousand dollars bail.

MAN  FOUND SLEEPING INSIDE HOME ARRESTED

A Montoursville man was charged with third-degree felony criminal trespassing, loitering and disorderly conduct after being found asleep inside an Anthony Street home April 25^th without knowing the owner. According to North Central PA dot com 36-year-old Kyle Houseknecht was awakened by the homeowner at about 6am and asked to leave.  Housknecht ignored the homeowner. Shortly after, he was followed by police as he ran away on Seventh Street and refused to acknowledge commands, trying to elude officers.  He was taken into custody and arraigned, and is free on 15 thousand dollars bail.

LEGISLATION AGAINST PIGEON SHOOTS APPROVED

A Bucks County lawmaker recently introduced legislation that will prohibit live pigeon shoots in Pennsylvania, with the State House Judiciary Committee recently approving the bipartisan House Bill #2139.  According to WTAJ, State Representative Perry Warren said dog fighting, cock fighting, and greyhound racing have already been prohibited in the Commonwealth, and that raising pigeons in captivity for sport should not be exempt from the animal cruelty laws.

PA RESCUE SEEKS TROUT FOR RECOVERING EAGLE

A Lancaster County eagle rescue organization is asking for donations of trout to help a previously poisoned eagle recover.  According to a social media post by Raven Ridge Wildlife Center, the PA Game commission brought the eagle to the center March 16^th after being found in a field in Gap, AP, and tests showed high levels of lead.  After being hand fed for a few weeks, the eagle now can eat fish on its own and prefers trout, so the center is looking for help from local anglers. Individuals arrange a donation of trout by texting or calling the center at 717-808-2652.

SPORTS

PIAA HS Softball

Montoursville  12          Milton  0
Muncy  16                     St. John Neumann  0
Loyalsock  13       Warrior Run  4
Shikellamy  11     Jersey Shore  5
Williamsport  8    Selinsgrove  4
Mifflinburg  16     Lewisburg 1
HS Baseball
Neumann   4         Benton  3
Muncy 15             CMVT  0

MLB

Astros 10             Guardians 9
Cardinals  2          Tigers 1
Orioles  4             Yankees 2
Mets  4                 Cubs  2
Red Sox  4                     Giants  0
Rangers  7            Nationals 1
Phillies 7              Angels  5
Mariners  3                    Braves  2
Padres  6              Reds  4
A’s  5                   Pirates  2
MLB Today
Pittsburgh vs Oakland  3:37pm
Phillies vs LA Angels  4:07pm
NY Yankees  vs Orioles  6:35pm
Cubs vs Mets  7:10pm
Cleveland vs Houston  8:10pm

NBA Playoffs
76ers 112             Knicks  106  NY leads 3-2
Cavaliers  104      Magic  103  CLE leads  3-2
Bucks  115                     Pacers  92  IND leads  3-2
NBA Tonight
Heat vs Celtics  7:30pm TNT BOS leads  3-1
Mavericks  vs Clippers  10pm TNT  tied 2-2

NHL Playoffs
Maple Leafs   2    Bruins  1 BOS leads 3-2
Hurricanes  6        Islanders  3  CAR wins series 4-1
Avalanche  6        Jets  3 COL wins series 4-1
Predators  2          Canucks  1  VAN leads  3-2
NHL Tonight
Golden Knights vs  Stars  7:30pm ESPN  tied 2-2
Kings  vs Oilers  10pm ESPN EDM leads  3-1

MAN JAILED FOR IMPRISONING WOMAN IN APARTMENT

A man from Williamsport is in custody after he imprisoned a woman in an apartment April 15^th.  According to North Central PA dot com, police allege 24 year old Aiden Ryan Magargle threatened, strangled and held a woman down inside an apartment at the 500 block of Pine Street for almost 4 hours, before she was able to leave.  The victim went to the police and was observed to have bruising on her neck and chest.  Magargle’s charges of terroristic threats, simple assault, false imprisonment and more are all bound over for court during this week’s upcoming preliminary hearing. He is being held on 50 thousand dollars monetary bail.

TWO FAMILIES DISPLACED FROM JERSEY SHORE FIRE

Two families were displaced after a fire started in one side of a duplex at the 300 block of Cemetery street in Jersey Shore Friday afternoon.  According to the Sun Gazette, an elderly couple who lived on one side of  the home discovered smoke coming from the structure and called 911 around 2:15pm. The family of five who lived in the home where the fire may have originated were not home at the time, but the neighbor did attempt to save their dog, who died in the blaze.  Jersey Shore firefighters were assisted by companies from Antes Fort, Avis, Woodward Township, Old Lycoming Township, Montoursville and Lock Haven and got the fire under control in about 40 minutes and the cause remains under investigation. The Red Cross is assisting the families.

CONTROLLED BURN NEXT SATRUDAY ALONG ROUTE 487

Expect to see evidence of a controlled burn next weekend in Northumberland County.  According to PennDOT, drivers who travel through Route 487 will see the controlled burn at 372 Route 487, located east of the former Boyer’s Market.  Westbound traffic on 487 may see some lane restrictions from fire equipment parked in the area and on the shoulder between the hours of 8am and 2pm.

MOVIE THEATER IS FIRST TENANT AT THE DISTRICT

After the closing of the Regal Cinemas at the former Lycoming Mall location last year, the property was sold, but there is a new teant and they will bring back a theater to the location.  According to WNEP, developers from FAMVEST are working at the location to bring about a multi-use property that will be called ‘The District at Lycoming Valley, the new theater will be called ‘District Cinema’.  According to an announcement by the developers, the opening could be as early as this spring.  The theater is reportedly teaming up with a local vendor for food and beverage services.

EVICTED WOMAN CHARGED WITH STEALING APPLIANCES

A Mifflinburg woman who had been evicted from a West Buffalo Township rental, has been arrested for selling the appliances that were provided in the rental agreement.  According to state Police at Milton, 31 year old Tammy Lee Stuck was forced off the property April 1^st and April 2^nd the landlord reported the missing items including the refrigerator, stove, stove fan, washer, dryer, and a ceiling fan.  After an interview with police, Stuck said she got rid of the items due to them being junk, but witnesses allege she sold some of the items on Facebook.  She has been charged with theft by unlawful taking with a preliminary hearing May 21^st.

VEHICLE STOLEN AND CHARGES FILED

A resident from an Allenwood treatment facility who was walking out of the program, was arrested for stealing a vehicle that had been left with the ignition running in  February of this year.  According to North Central PA dot com, White Deer Run authorities said 29 year old Abraham Rolan Eisenhart went missing about the time the theft of the vehicle from the Dollar General in Gregg Township was reported.  Police found the stolen vehicle in King of Prussia on February 19^th with Eisenhart’s ID inside the car.   He was arraigned last Tuesday for felony charges of unlawful taking and receiving stolen property charges with a preliminary hearing on May 7^th.  Bail was set at 25 thousand dollars.

NEW CAFETERIA EQUIPMENT AT MILTON THANKS TO GRANT

Almost a million dollars was given in a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education on Friday for new food service equipment for cafeterias at 31 locations across the Commonwealth.  According to the Daily Item, Milton Area Schools, who participate in the National School Lunch Program, will benefit from over 77 thousand dollars of that grant to upgrade equipment at the school. The grants, made possible by the U.S. Department of Agriculture can go for new refrigerators, freezers, stoves and dishwashers.

E-CYCLING EVENT IN DANVILLE

Next month, there will be a three-hour window for Danville residents to e-cycle unwanted electronics safely and help the Danville Rotary at the same time.  According to the Daily Item, the e-cycling event will be at the Service 1st Federal Credit Union on Route 11, on May 11^th from 10am til 2pm.  Items accepted will include computers, laptops, smartphones, tablets, routers, printers, CD players, phones, radios, computer monitors and more.  TVs, and household appliances will not be accepted.  There is no charge to e-cycle May 11th, but the Danville Rotary will be taking donations via cash, check or online through Venmo.

Next month, there will be a three-hour window for Danville residents to e-cycle unwanted electronics safely and help the Danville Rotary at the same time.  According to the Daily Item, the e-cycling event will be at the Service 1st Federal Credit Union on Route 11, on May 11^th from 10am til 2pm.  Items accepted will include computers, laptops, smartphones, tablets, routers, printers, CD players, phones, radios, computer monitors and more.  TVs, and household appliances will not be accepted.  There is no charge to e-cycle May 11th, but the Danville Rotary will be taking donations via cash, check or online through Venmo.

SPORTS

NASCAR  Sunday
At Dover International Speedway, Denny Hamlin took the checkered flag and the  Monster trophy as a driver for Joe Gibbs Racing at Dover, after a victory as an owner last week at Talladega when Tyler Reddick got the win.  Kyle Larson was 2^nd, Martin Truex, Jr. 3^rd , Kyle Busch 4^th and Chase Elliot rounded out the top 5.

MLB
Braves 4               Guardians  3
A’s  7                   Orioles  6
Mets  4                 Cardinals  2
Nationals  12        Marlins  9
Yankees  15         Brewers 5
Giants  3              Pirates  2
Phillies  8             Padres  6
Red Sox  5                     Cubs  4
MLB Today
Yankees vs Orioles  6:35pm
Phillies vs LA Angels  9:38pm
Pirates  vs A’s  9:40pm ESPN+

NBA Playoffs
Knicks  97                76ers  92   NY leads 3-1
Clippers  116    Mavericks  111 tied 2-2
Pacers  126                Bucks  113 IND leads  3-1
Timberwolves  122  Suns 116 
                        MIN wins series 4-0


NBA Tonight
Celtics vs  Heat  7:30 TNT BOS leads 2-1
Thunder  vs Pelicans 8:30pm  OKC  leads 3-0
Lakers vs Nuggets  10pm TNT DEN leads 3-1
NHL
Avalanche 5         Jets  1  COL leads 3-1
Canucks  4                     Predators  3 VAN leads 3-1
Rangers  4            Capitals  2  NYR win series 4-0
Oilers  1               Kings 0 EDM leads  3-1
NHL Tonight
Tampa Bay Lightning  vs Florida Panthers 7pm ESPN FLA leads 3-1
Dallas vs Vegas  VGK leads  2-1

UNOFFICIAL STATE ELECTION RESULTS

In yesterday’s Primary Election, with no major opposition to their seats most state candidates are matched up for a November race.  According to the Sun Gazette, US Representative Dan Meuser of Dallas and Democrat Amanda Waldman will face each other along with a match-up between U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson, of Howard and Zach Womer.  State Sen. Gene Yaw, of Loyalsock Township, state Rep. Jamie Flick, of South Williamsport and state Rep. Joe Hamm, of Hepburn Township, secured their Republican nominations and will run this fall unopposed.  Any write-in candidates that may have qualified for the Democratic nomination for Senate will be determined after the election results are officially tallied.

MAN THREATENS FAST FOOD EMPLOYEES IN SHAMOKIN DAM

A man from New Jersey is in custody after he threatened employees at a McDonalds in Shamokin Dam on April 15th.  According to North Central PA dot com, 31 year old Andrew Augustus Vanucci arrived at the restaurant on North Susquehanna Trail  at about 10:30 and began yelling at one employee and making threats.  After Vanucci left the property he started calling the victim and the store, further threatening other employees.  When police arrived and interviewed Vanucci, he was found to be under the influence of alcohol and was charged with misdemeanors of terroristic threats, harassment and more, his preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 29^TH.

BOBWHITE QUAIL TO BE RESTORED IN PA

The Pennsylvania Game Commission previously partnered with the National Wild Turkey Federation and was awarded a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation that will enhance habitat diversity and allow a northern bobwhite quail population to return to PA. There was a recent quail release that is considered the starting point for quail restoration for the whole state. According to the NWTF the PGC and partners have prepared the habitat to translocate dozens of wild northern bobwhite quail from Florida, Kentucky and Virginia to a 18,000-acre Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg, PA.

ARMY RESERVE VETERAN FROM MUNCY LAID TO REST IN ARLINGTON

A 72 year old Muncy man who served a combined 42 years in the US Army Reserves, was a Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm veteran, and a distinguished leader and mentor, was given full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery earlier this month after his two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.  According to the Sun Gazette, during his career, Retired Command Sgt. Major Thomas “Tom” Donohue Sr. had been awarded the Legion of Merit Award, the Bronze Star and the distinguished Order of Saint Martin.   A memorial service was recently held in Muncy to honor Donohue’s life and service.

PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS

In the Pennsylvania primary election and with no opposition in the Senate race, Democratic Sen. Bob Casey Jr. and Republican Dave McCormick will go up against each other this November. In the state attorney general race, former state Auditor Eugene DePasquale is set to win the Democratic primary according to unofficial results and he’ll oppose York County District Attorney Dave Sunday who is projected to win the Republican nomination. As votes are tallied for the Republican presidential nominee in the Keystone state, Donald Trump is the presumptive GOP winner. For a full list of the unofficial results for Lycoming County go to lyco.org/vote.

CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGES FOR UNION COUNTY MAN

A computer crime task force has uncovered another suspect from Union County handling child pornography. According to North Central PA dot com, detectives investigated the computer of 39-year-old Gregory Thomas of Century Village and discovered what police called child sexual abuse materials.  He was charged with felony counts of the sexual abuse of children and numerous other charges.  Thomas is in jail in lieu of $25,000 bail.

THREE INJURED IN SNYDER COUNTY ACCIDENT

Authorities report three people were injured Sunday night after an accident on Route 522 in Middlecreek Township. According to state police 32 year old  Jordan Stavely was driving north on 522 and collided with another car that was along the shoulder.  Stavely, the driver of the other car, 65-year-old Phillip Bolig of Middleburg and his passenger, all suffered minor injuries.  No word on charges filed or whether they were hospitalized after the Snyder County accident.

PENN COLLEGE SET TO GRADUATION CEREMONIES FOR SPRING

Three commencement ceremonies are set next month for Pennsylvania College of Technology for more than 725 potential graduates for the Spring 2024 semester.  According to the school the ticketed events will be livestreamed and held at the Community Arts Center in Downtown Williamsport.  The first will be Friday May 10^th at 3pm for students from the School of Business, Arts & Sciences and the School of Nursing & Health Sciences.  Saturday will have two ceremonies at 10am and 1:30pm both for students from the School of Engineering Technologies .  Michael Charles Carpenter, of Wellsboro, will be the student speaker on May 11^th at the 1:30pm ceremony.

SPORTS

PIAA HS Baseball
Montgomery  16  Muncy  3
Canton  5             Cowanesque Valley  4
NP Mansfield 2    Wellsboro 0

Girls Softball
St John Neumann  20  CMVT 16
Shamokin  13       Montoursville  12
Hughesville  5      Warrior  Run  4
Montgomery  19  Sullivan County  5
Cntrl Mountain  3  Jersey Shore  2 /10
Cntrl Columbia  22 Lewisburg  5
NP Liberty  16     Wellsboro  0
Bucktail  8                     Northwest  4

NBA Playoffs 1^st Round
Timberwolves  105     Suns  93  MIN 2-0
Pacers  125                   Bucks  108  1-1
Mavericks 96               Clippers  93   1-1
NBA Tonight 1^st Round
Heat vs Celtics  7pm  TNT  Boston leads 1-0
Pelicans  vs Thunder  9:30pm  TNT  OKC leads 1-0

MLB

Guardians  4       Red Sox  1
Pirates  2              Brewers 1
Reds  8                 Phillies 1
Dodgers  4          Nationals  1
Yankees 4           A’s  3
Angels  7            Orioles  4
Giants  5              Mets 1

MLB Tonight
Mets vs Giants  3:45pm
Baltimore vs LA Angels  4:07pm
Phillies vs Reds  6:40pm
Milwaukee vs Pittsburgh  6:40pm
A’s vs Yankees  7:05pm

NHL Playoffs 1^st Round
Rangers 4             Capitals  3
Panthers 3            Lightning  2
Avalanche  5        Jets  2
Predators  4          Canucks  1

NHL Tonight Playoffs 1^st Round
Bruins  vs Maple Leafs  Game 3 – 7pm ESPN tied 1-1
Golden Knights vs Stars  Game 2  9:30pm ESPN VGK lead 1-0
Kings vs Oilers  10pm Game 2  10pm TBS  EDM  leads 1-0

FATAL FIRE IN UNITYVILLE

A woman from Unityville perished in a house fire Saturday.  According to a statement by the Lycoming County Coroner, 78 year old Shirley Puderbaugh of 4047 Route 239 was discovered to be the victim of the fire that started just before 9:30am.  Fire personnel are still investigating the blaze, and PA State police Fire Marshall will release information about the origin of the fire and Puderbaugh’s cause of death when it becomes available.

MURDER SUSPECT’S ALLEGED ACCOMPLICE MAKES BAIL

A Williamsport woman, previously accused of helping Troy Bailey Sr. to conceal his involvement in the double homicide in Williamsport on January 11 was granted bail at a late Friday afternoon hearing.  According to the Sun Gazette, 43 year old Sandy Perez is set to be released on $75,000 unsecured bail under intense supervision. There has been no date set for her release.  Perez is facing multiple charges including criminal conspiracy in kidnapping, receiving stolen property, and obstruction of justice. Bailey was accused of the murder of Alisha Seese and Ronald Dailey Jr.. There has been no trial date set for Bailey.

REAL ID LAW COMING IN 2025

A new date for Pennsylvania to enforce the Real ID law will be May 7 of 2025.  According to WHTM, the Real ID law was passed in 2005, but enforcement of it has been pushed back 20 years. PennDOT says that once the law is official, a Real ID will be required to board a plane or to enter a federal facility or military base.  A Real ID will not be required to vote, drive, access hospitals or the post office, or have access local and state courts.  Get the details about the Real ID at dmv.pa.gov.

ATV OWNERS CAN PURCHASE  TRAIL PERMIT

Those with Pennsylvania registered ATVs  who want access to the Northcentral Regional ATV Trail, formerly the ATV Regional Trail Connector Pilot, have until Memorial Day to buy a permit for 40 dollars.  According to DCNR, permits are required to use the designated PennDOT and State Forest Connector Roads with access to a 650-mile riding area including parts of Clinton, Lycoming, Potter and Tioga counties.  The ATV will operate through the conclusion of the 2025 riding season.  Visit DCNR’s website for more information about ATV riding opportunities in state forests at DCNR.pa.gov.

WATER RESCUE IN UNION COUNTY RESULTS IN ONE FATALITY

A woman from Minersville died Saturday after a boat she was in capsized on the Susquehanna River at about 7:50pm.  According to the Daily Item, a rescue was called in to Silo Lane, Union Township, Union County, for a man and woman who had fallen into the water and police say  the man was found quickly, but 37 year old Melissa Cummings wasn’t found until after 9m when life saving measures were unsuccessful.  The Union County Coroner said Cummings was taken to Evangelical Hospital and later pronounced dead after 10pm.  The cause of death is listed as an accident.

TWO ALARM FIRE IN SHAMOKIN SUNDAY

A two alarm fire struck a Shamokin winery Sunday around 5pm.  According to the Daily Item, Shamokin fire crews arrived at Firehouse Winery, formerly Liberty Hose Company at 211 East Sunbury St and found heavy smoke coming from the building with fire eventually extending to the second floor and some parts of the third.  There were no injuries reported and there is no danger to the public.  After Liberty Hose company vacated the East Sunbury Street location, the site was transformed into the restaurant and winery in 2021.

FUNDING FOR MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT

In an effort to fund a program at the Lycoming-Clinton County Joinder Board to help reduce gun violence, the Lycoming County Commissioners approved a grant for over $189 thousand dollars from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for the Lycoming-Clinton Co-Responder Initiative.  According to the Sun Gazette, the  program will assist Lycoming Regional Police and the L:ock Haven City police to embed a mental health crisis worker into law enforcement to be available to co-respond to law enforcement issues that involve someone with a mental health issue or drug problem.  The hope is that in addition to curbing gun violence, it can also lower the rate of hospitalizations and incarceration.

SENSORY FRIENDLY MOVIE IN LEWISBURG NEXT SUNDAY

There will be a sensory friendly movie event in Lewisburg next Sunday.  According to North Central PA dot com the 2016 film Trolls will be shown on Sunday, April 28, at 1 p.m. at the Campus Theatre, in  Lewisburg, as part of a Geisinger autism initiative.  Part of  the film’s audio will be adjusted to make music and sound effects quieter, and it will be shown in a dimly lit room instead of the complete darkness of a traditional movie theater. Doors will open at 12:30pm. Admission is free, and donations will be accepted to fund future screenings. Families may bring or purchase snacks.

SPORTS

NASCAR
Geico 500 Talladega Motor Speedway
* Tyler Reddick won the NASCAR Cup victory at Talladega Superspeedway sunday, sneaking over the line after front-runner Michael McDowell attempted a block to hold the lead but crashed with the finish line in sight.
* Brad Keselowski was 2^nd, Noah Gragson 3^rd, Ricky Stenhouse, Jr 4^th and Alex Bowman rounded out the Top 5
* It was the first time that Michael Jordan, co-owner of the Reddick’s team, along with Denny Hamlin, have  been at the track to witness a victory.

MLB

Guardians  6        A’s  2
Red Sox  6                     Pirates  1
Phillies  8             White Sox  2
Nationals 6                    Astros 0
Yankees  5                     Rays  4
Reds  3                 Angels  0
Orioles  5             Royals  0
Dodgers  10          Mets  0

MLB Tonight
Brewers  vs Pirates  6:40pm
Phillies vs Reds  6:40pm
Mets vs Giants  9:45pm ESPN+

NBA East

Celtics  114          Heat  94
Clippers  109       Mavericks  97
Bucks  109                     Pacers  94
Thunder  94         Pelicans  92


NBA Playoffs Tonight
East 1^st Round Game 2
Magic  vs Cavaliers  7pm
76ers  vs Knicks  TNT
West 1^st Round Game 2
Lakers  vs Nuggets  10pm TNT

NHL 

Panthers  3                     Lightning  2
Rangers  4            Capitals  1
Jets  7                   Avalanche  6
Canucks  4                     Predators 2


NHL Playoffs Tonight
East 1^st Round Game 2
Maple Leafs vs Bruins   7pm ESPN
Islanders  vs Hurricanes 7:30pm ESPN2
West 1^st Round Game 1 
Golden Knights  vs Stars  9:30pm  ESPN
Kings vs Oilers  10pm ESPN