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Sports briefs

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College baseball

California’s run through the PSAC tournament in Johnstown ended Saturday afternoon two wins shy of the championship round as the Vulcans lost to Seton Hill, 14-11, at Point Stadium.

California scored seven runs in the top of the ninth inning to rally for an 11-9 win over Millersville in Friday night’s late game.

Against Seton Hill, Cal fell behind 6-1 in the second inning but battled and closed to within 9-8 after scoring three runs in the top of the eighth inning. Two of the eighth-inning runs came on a single by Eric Fairman, who was 2-for-6 with three RBI.

Seton Hill, however, secured the win by scoring five times in the bottom of the eighth.

Fairman, Patrick Brogan and Aaron Previsky each homered for Cal. Previsky drove in three runs.

Pony baseball

Gibby Havanis went 3-for-3 and John Henry belted a double as Ace Sporting Goods slipped past Chambers Insurance 8-7 on saturday in the Washington Pony League.

Max Dotson was the winning pitcher in relief.

Wil Fierserdale had a double for Chambers Insurance.

Sources: Lakers to hire Vogel as coach

A person familiar with the search says the Los Angeles Lakers have hired Frank Vogel as coach and Jason Kidd as an assistant.

The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday because Vogel’s three-year contract has not been finalized. Vogel flew to Los Angeles on Thursday and met with a group that included owner Jeanie Buss, general manager Rob Pelinka and adviser Kurt Rambis.

The 45-year old Vogel worked for the organization before as an advance scout during the 2005-06 season. He did not coach last season following two years with the Orlando Magic. Vogel went to Orlando following five-plus seasons leading the Indiana Pacers, including trips to the Eastern Conference finals in 2013 and ’14. He has a career record of 304-291.

Kidd interviewed with the Lakers last month. The former star player who was a head coach in Brooklyn and Milwaukee was fired by the Bucks during the 2017-18 season. He has a 183-190 record.

The Lakers have missed the playoffs six straight seasons. The drought was expected to end this season but injuries to LeBron James, Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram, as well as internal discord, resulted in a 37-45 record.

Cavaliers to interview 4

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ coaching search has picked up speed.

Cleveland is meeting with four NBA assistants this weekend in Denver to try and fill its coaching vacancy, a person familiar with the team’s plans told the Associated Press.

The Cavaliers met Friday with Denver assistant Jordi Fernandez and interviewed Orlando’s Steve Hetzel on Saturday, according to the person who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the talks.

The person says the team also has meetings scheduled with Nuggets assistant Wes Unseld Jr. and Portland’s David Vanterpool.

The Cleveland Cavaliers would still like to meet with Trail Blazers assistant Nate Tibbetts, the person said.

Fernandez is believed to be a front-runner for the job because of his previous connections with Cleveland. The 36-year-old He started his coaching career with the Cavaliers in 2009. He has experience in player development and he’s the kind of young coach who could mesh easily with t a young team.

Hetzel also has worked for the Cavs, first as the team’s video coordinator and then coach of the G League Canton Charge. Prior to his time with Cleveland, Hetzel was a developmental coach with Detroit.

He was an assistant for four seasons in Charlotte under Steve Clifford before joining him with the Magic.

Unseld, whose father is a Hall of Fame player, is Denver coach Michael Malone’s top assistant. He’s been with the Nuggets since 2015 and has been credited with the club’s major defensive improvement.

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