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WHAT’S ON TODAY

Today’s sports broadcast highlights WEDNESDAY’S TELEVISION • Tennis: ATP Barcelona/ATP Belgrade/WTA Stuttgart/WTA Istanbul, 5 a.m., Tennis (Comcast 277) • Soccer: German Cup semifinal: Union Berlin at RB Leipzig, 1:30 p.m., ESPN2 (29) • Soccer: EPL: Arsenal at Chelsea, 1:45 p.m., USA (52) • Golf: PGA Professional Championship final round, 2 p.m., GOLF (27) • MLB: Atlanta at Los Angeles Dodgers, 2 p.m., MLBN (272) • Soccer: Coppa Italia semifinal: Fiorentina at Juventus, 2 p.m., CBSSN (274) • College softball: Wisconsin at Minnesota (doubleheader), 4 p.m., BTN (255) • Women’s college lacrosse: Penn at Princeton, 4 p.m., ESPNU (269) • College softball: East Carolina at North Carolina State, 4 p.m., ACCN (961) • Soccer: Brazil Cup: Brasiliense at Atletico Mineiro, 4:50 p.m., FS2 (740) • College softball: Virginia Tech at Tennessee, 6 p.m., ESPN (13) • NBA Playoffs: Brooklyn at Boston, 6 p.m., TNT (51) • MLB: San Francisco at New York Mets, 6 p.m., MLBN (272) • College baseball: Connecticut at Boston College, 6 p.m., ACCN (961) • MLB: Minnesota at Royals, 7 p.m., Bally Sports KC (48) • NBA Playoffs: Philadelphia at Toronto, 7 p.m., NBATV (273) • Soccer: Brazil Cup: Corinthians at Portuguesa, 7:20 p.m., FS2 (740) • NHL: Dallas at Edmonton, 7:30 p.m., NHLN (276) • MMA: PFL 1 Main Card: Lightweights/Light Heavyweights, 8 p.m., ESPN (13) • NBA Playoffs: Chicago at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m., TNT (51) • Soccer: Liga MX: Atlas at Monterrey, 9 p.m., FS1 (43) • MLB: Texas at Seattle, 9 p.m., MLBN (272) WEDNESDAY’S RADIO/AUDIO • NBA Playoffs: Brooklyn at Boston, 6 p.m., WHB (810 AM) • MLB: Minnesota at Royals, 7 p.m., KCSP (610 AM) .

Chrisman captures first victory ever over NKC

William Chrisman boys tennis coach Jason Grubb doesn’t think a Bears team has ever beaten North Kansas City, a traditionally strong program. That changed Monday when the Bears topped the previously unbeaten Hornets 7-2 at Northtown.

Wall helps Jaguars to eighth-place finish

The Blue Springs South boys golf team followed a win in last week’s quad match with an eighthplace showing in the Jefferson City Helias Catholic Invitational Monday. Ryan Wall shot an 83 as the Jaguars totaled 354 to finish eighth as a team.

A solo 401(k) can be helpful

This past week is always a busy one for investment advisors. Despite the fact that Tax Day comes at the same time every year, many wait until this last week to make yearend contributions to their IRA accounts in an attempt to reduce their overall income tax liabilities.

Ruling creates mishmash of mask rules

A decision by a federal judge in Florida to throw out a national mask mandate for public transportation across the U.S. created a confusing patchwork of rules for passengers as they navigate airports and transit systems.

Russia presses battle in eastern Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia ratcheted up its battle for control of Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland Tuesday, assaulting cities and towns along a boomerang-shaped front hundreds of miles long in what both sides described as a new phase of the war.

British leader apologizes, resists calls to quit

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday offered what he said was a “wholehearted” apology for attending an illegal party during lockdown — but insisted he didn’t knowingly break rules or mislead Parliament, and brushed off calls to resign.

Charlotte Rose Bramblett

Charlotte Rose Bramblett, 83, of Independence, MO, passed away on April 11, 2022. She is predeceased by her husband Ronald Bramblett, son Keith Bramblett, parents Talton Walls & Lulu Watson Walls, five sisters, and one brother. She left behind her daughter Susan Cumberland and several beloved grandchildren, nephews, and nieces. Charlotte was a member of Callao Christian Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family and looking for the best estate sales.

Harriell Wayne Booker

Harriell Wayne Booker, 86, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022. He arrived in Heaven on time to spend the sunrise service with Jesus. Harriell was born August 21, 1935, the first child of Hobert and Alba Booker in Alton, Missouri. There will be a visitation from 6-8:00 pm Friday, April 22, 2022 and funeral services at 1:00 pm Saturday, April 23 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W Lexington Ave, Independence, MO. Burial will follow at Blue Springs Cemetery. Harriell is survived by Mary, his wife of 59 and a half years; two daughters, Donna and husband Steve Adcock, Rechelle and husband John Monteil; three grandchildren, Tyler and wife Rachael Adcock, Shane and Brianna Montiel; two great-grandsons, Wesley and Arthur Adcock; two brothers, Glen and wife Ruth Booker, Lonnie and wife Margaret Booker; and two sisters, Leona Booker and Marilyn Booker. A full obituary can be read at www.speakschapel.com (Arr: Carson-Speaks Chapel, 816-252-7900)