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This Day In Sports 1961 — Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants hits four home runs in a 14-4 victory over the Numbers Game Braves in Milwaukee. C4 Antelope Valley Press, Tuesday, April 30, 2019 Morning rush Miami’s Rosen says he can be franchise QB Valley Press news services By STEVEN WINE sonality linger despite efforts Popovich negotiating new deal with Spurs Associated Press by Arizona teammates and SAN ANTONIO — Coach Gregg Popovich is DAVIE, Fla. — As he em- coaches to dispel them. negotiating a new deal with the San Antonio Spurs. braced a fresh start Monday, He said the issue dates to The 70-year-old Popovich just finished his 23rd his years at UCLA. season with the Spurs. The Spurs have made the Josh Rosen said all the right things, smiled a lot and even “I didn’t have all my an- playoffs in each of the last 22 seasons, a streak that swers as perfectly crafted as I ties for the longest in NBA history, and there was cracked a couple of jokes, such some speculation about whether he would return. as when he noted the phalanx do now,” he said. “I said some He has won five NBA championships with San An- of photographers nearly drown- things off the cuff, and people tonio. ing out his first news confer- misconstrued them.... He said Monday that negotiations are under way. ence with the Miami Dolphins. “I think I’m a really good “These clicks,” he said with teammate. What I’ve tried to NFL draft draws record numbers a chuckle, “are loud.” do is not say or do anything ex- The NFL draft drew record numbers both on site Rosen does attract clicks, tra, just kind of be me and keep and on television. which is a big change for a Dol- my head down, and eventually The league said Monday that more than 600,000 phins team low on star power. the story will straighten out. I attended over the three days in Nashville, easily It has been so long since they think it has for the most part. eclipsing the 250,000 that came to watch two years Time and consistency are the ago in Philadelphia. had a Pro Bowl quarterback that Rosen referred to him as Associated Press best medicine to cure the nar- Nielsen reports that the draft on ESPN, ABC and rative.” NFL Network averaged 6.1 million viewers at any “Mr. Marino.” NEW HOME — Miami Dolphins quarterback Josh Rosen given time over the three days. The draft averaged Despite a rough rookie sea- smiles as he speaks during a news conference on Monday at the With that in mind, Rosen 5.5 million viewers last year, which was the first son that prompted the Arizo- Dolphins’ training facility in Davie, Florida. had answers ready when asked time all seven rounds were on broadcast television. na Cardinals to discard him, about: The average numbers were up despite the rat- Rosen still believes he can be crooked grin grew wider when first-year coach Brian Flores. — competing for the start- ings for Thursday’s first round being flat. The com- a Dan Marino-type franchise he was asked about any chip on “I felt like I got drafted ing job with another Dolphins bined average for the three networks was 11.1 mil- quarterback. And he’s glad to his shoulder. twice,” he said. newcomer, veteran Ryan Fitz- lion, which was down from last year’s 11.2 million. get an opportunity with the “I don’t think my chip has Rosen took no direct jabs patrick. “The timing on wheth- The ABC broadcast averaged 4.5 million, which Dolphins, who are eager to stop to grow any more,” he said. “I at the Cardinals and acknowl- er I play or not is not up to me.” was up 21 percent from last year’s 3.7 million that a revolving door at the position might tip over.” edged that in Miami he faces — Pro Football Hall of Fam- watched on Fox. that has gone through 19 start- He was the 10th overall pick a one-year tryout. If he doesn’t er Marino. “Hopefully I can fol- ers since Marino’s last game 20 in the 2018 draft but became play well this season, the Dol- low in some semblance of his Tigers’ top pick Mize pitches no-hitter years ago. expendable in Arizona last phins will likely have a poor massive footsteps.” ALTOONA, Pa. — Detroit Tigers No. 1 draft pick Casey Mize pitched a no-hitter for the Erie Sea- “I couldn’t be more excited week when the Cardinals used record and be well-positioned — his belief that he can be- wolves in his Double-A debut Monday night. to be here,” Rosen said. “Very the No. 1 overall pick to select to take a QB early in the first come a franchise QB. “I think Mize threw 98 pitches while overpowering the rarely do you get a second Kyler Murray. A day later, the round in 2020. I’m a good quarterback, and I Altoona Curve. He hit the first batter of the game chance to make a first impres- Dolphins acquired him for two Rosen also acknowledged think I’m a good leader.” but got a groundball double play. He struck out sev- sion.” draft picks to become part of his image needs work. Doubts The Dolphins hope he’s en and walked one, facing one over the minimum. As for motivation, Rosen’s their rebuilding effort under about his leadership and per- right. “Dominant,” manager Mike Rabelo said. “No deep counts, the only blemish was a hit-by-pitch and a walk. He was absolutely electric tonight.” GOLF MLB SPORTS ODDS NHL NBA The 21-year-old right-hander was selected first PGA Tour schedule American League Glance Major League Baseball NHL Playoff Glance NBA Playoff Glance overall last summer after a strong career at Auburn. April 4-7 — Valero Texas Open (Corey West Division Today FIRST ROUND FIRST ROUND Conners) National League (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) (Best-of-7) He made four starts with Class A Lakeland this sea- W L Pct GB FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG LINE April 11-14 — Masters (Tiger Woods) Houston 17 12 .586 — EASTERN CONFERENCE x-if necessary son prior to his promotion, going 2-0 with an 0.35 ERA. April 18-21 — RBC Heritage (C.T. Pan) St. Louis -112 at WASHINGTON +102 Seattle 18 13 .581 — Cincinnati -123 at NEW YORK +113 Columbus 4, Tampa Bay 0 WESTERN CONFERENCE Mize credited catcher Jake Rogers and his April 25-28 — Zurich Classic (Palmer/ Texas 14 13 .519 2 at ATLANTA -106 San Diego -104 Boston 4, Toronto 3, Golden State 4, L.A. Clippers 2 Rahm) fielders afterward. Oakland 14 17 .452 4 at MILWAUKEE OFF Colorado OFF Carolina 4, Washington 3 Saturday, April 13: Golden State 121, L.A. May 2-5 — Wells Fargo Championship, Clippers 104 “It was definitely one of those days where, I don’t Angels 12 17 .414 5 Dodgers -165 at SAN FRAN +155 New York Islanders 4, Pittsburgh 0 Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte, N.C. American League WESTERN CONFERENCE Monday, April 15: L.A. Clippers 135, Golden East Division know, it just felt like auto pilot,” Mize said. “I’ve said May 9-12 — AT&T Byron Nelson, Trinity at BOSTON -144 Oakland +134 Dallas 4, Nashville 2, State 131 that before. So it was just a good day.” Forest GC, Dallas W L Pct GB Houston -146 at MINNESOTA +136 St. Louis 4, Winnipeg 2 Thursday, April 18: Golden State 132, L.A. Mize pitched Erie’s second no-hitter in six days. May 16-19 — PGA Championship, Tampa Bay 19 9 .679 — at CHICAGO -147 Baltimore +137 Colorado 4, Calgary 1 Clippers 105 Bethpage State Park (Black), Farmingdale, New York 17 11 .607 2 Tampa Bay -169 at KANSAS CITY +159 San Jose 4, Vegas 3 Sunday, April 21: Golden State 113, L.A. Alex Faedo — Detroit’s first-round pick in 2017 N.Y. Toronto 14 14 .500 5 at ANGELS -126 Toronto +116 CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS Clippers 105 — started a combined no-hitter Wednesday, ending May 23-26 — Charles Schwab Challenge, Boston 12 17 .414 7½ Interleague at PHILADELPHIA OFF Detroit OFF (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) Wednesday, April 24: L.A. Clippers 129, Erie’s 10-year drought without one. Colonial CC, Fort Worth, Texas Baltimore 10 20 .333 10 EASTERN CONFERENCE Golden State 121 May 30-June 2 — Memorial, Muirfield Cleveland -180 at MIAMI +165 Central Division at TEXAS -107 Pittsburgh -103 Boston 1, Columbus 1 Friday, April 26: Golden State 129, L.A. Village GC, Dublin, Ohio W L Pct GB at ARIZONA -135 NY Yankees +125 Thursday, April 25: Boston 3, Columbus Clippers 110 June 6-9 — RBC Canadian Open, Minnesota 17 9 .654 — Chicago Cubs -140 at SEATTLE +130 2, OT Denver 4, San Antonio 3 Hamilton Golf & CC, Hamilton, Ontario Cleveland 15 12 .556 2½ NBA Saturday, April 27: Columbus 3, Boston 2, Saturday, April 13: San Antiono 101, Denver June 13-16 — US Open, Pebble Beach Chicago 12 14 .462 5 Today 2OT 96 GL, Pebble Beach, Calif. Detroit 12 14 .462 5 FAVORITE LINE O/U UNDERDOG Tuesday, April 30: Boston at Columbus, 4 Tuesday, April 16: Denver 114, San Antonio Planner June 20-23 — Travelers Championship, at MILWAUKEE 7 (220) Boston p.m. 105 TPC River Highlands, Cromwell, Conn. Kansas City 9 20 .310 9½ at GOLDEN STATE 5½ (220) Houston Sunday’s Games Thursday, May 2: Boston at Columbus, Thursday, April 18: San Antonio 118, June 27-30 — Rocket Mortage Classic, National Hockey League 4:30 p.m.