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Mavericks host Big 9 meet
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks hosted the second Columbia Basin Big 9 league meet Thursday which saw them c…
Denver tops short-handed 76ers hit with virus, injuries
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers opened the week with the best record in the NBA — and now face an uncertain future with a starting lineup fit for the preseason.
Pitch perfect: Adele-singing 6th-tier team stuns in FA Cup
Straining to reach the high notes of an Adele ballad, Chorley's footballers have become the part-timers heard around the world as an incredible run in the FA Cup continues.
Phillies add bullpen depth with trade for Giants RHP Coonrod
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies acquired right-hander Sam Coonrod from the San Francisco Giants on Saturday in exchange for right-hander Carson Ragsdale.
US striker Hoppe scores 3 to end Schalke's winless run
GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Just when it seemed Schalke's winless run in the Bundesliga might never end, along came Matthew Hoppe.
Coming home: Boise State hires Andy Avalos as head coach
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Andy Avalos is taking over as head coach at Boise State, returning to the school where he was a standout linebacker and defensive coordinator.
Ball youngest in NBA with triple-double, Hornets top Hawks
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball became the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double with 22 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists, and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Atlanta Hawks 113-105 on Saturda…
Heinicke impresses, but Washington comes up short vs. Bucs
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Undrafted, unheralded Taylor Heinicke took on big, bad Tom Brady — who had no idea who the QB out of Old Dominion was when they briefly were teammates a few years ago — and, while the end resul…
Smith out, Heinicke starts for Washington vs. Tampa Bay
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Alex Smith is not in uniform for Washington’s wild-card game against Tampa Bay, with Taylor Heinicke starting at quarterback on Saturday night against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers.
Plitzuweit lifts South Dakota past Kansas City 68-62
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A.J. Plitzuweit registered 19 points and six assists as South Dakota got past Kansas City 68-62 on Saturday night.
Freese, Pines added to US U23 roster; replace Ochoa, Araujo
CHICAGO (AP) — Philadelphia goalkeeper Matt Freese and D.C. United defender Donovan Pines have been added to the U.S. under-23 roster for this month's training camp in Bradenton, Florida, in place of Salt Lake goal…
Messi, Griezmann net 4 for Barça; Madrid held at Osasuna 0-0
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — First it was Pedro “Pedri” González shining with his assists. Then the injury-prone Dembele Ousmane earned a spot in the attack. Now the oft-maligned Antoine Griezmann is back to scoring goa…
Wizards lose Beal to protocols, Westbrook to quad injury
WASHINGTON (AP) — Wizards guard Bradley Beal was a late scratch for a game Saturday against Miami due to the NBA's health and safety protocols, leaving Washington's backcourt short-handed after Russell Westbrook wa…
McCollum scores 37 as Trail Blazers rout Kings 125-99
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — CJ McCollum scored 37 points, making six 3-pointers, and the Portland Trail Blazers coasted to a 125-99 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night.
Buccaneers, Rams and Bills advance to NFL's divisional round
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Tom Brady threw for 381 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers past Washington 31-23 in their NFC wild-card game Saturday night for their first playoff victory since the 2002…
Heinicke impresses, but Washington comes up short vs. Bucs
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Undrafted, unheralded Taylor Heinicke took on big, bad Tom Brady — who had no idea who the QB out of Old Dominion was when they briefly were teammates a few years ago — and, while the end resul…