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Knights defeated in state quarterfinals
RICHLAND — The Royal Knights (20-8) fell to the Montesano Bulldogs 20-4 in the quarterfinals of the 1A state softb…
Tyronn Lue finalizes his Clippers staff for upcoming season
LOS ANGELES (AP) — New Los Angeles Clippers coach Tyronn Lue has finalized his staff for the upcoming NBA season.
Aggies, Sun Devils idled for 2nd straight week by virus woes
No. 5 Texas A&M has postponed Saturday's home game against Mississippi over lingering problems with COVID-19 as the number of Bowl Subdivision games called off because of the virus climbed to five this week already.
With Chubb, Hunt leading way, Browns cutting playoff path
CLEVELAND (AP) — The hurricane-like gusts, thunder, lightning, sheets of rain and hail struck first. The Nick Chubb-Kareem Hunt storm followed.
Darnold out again for Jets, Flacco to start vs. Chargers
NEW YORK (AP) — Sam Darnold is sitting out again this week — and he could be sidelined a few more games.
Dolphins are in the hunt for first division title since 2008
MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Dolphins' relentless defense keeps coming, and even the Buffalo Bills are feeling the heat.
Messi, Neymar and Xavi celebrate retired Mascherano
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Lionel Messi paid tribute to Javier Mascherano on Monday after his former Argentina and Barcelona teammate retired.
Mavs' Porzingis to miss start of season after knee surgery
DALLAS (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis will miss the start of the season as the Dallas Mavericks star continues recovery from surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee.
AP source: Chris Paul acquired by Phoenix from Oklahoma City
All-Star guard Chris Paul is being traded from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Phoenix Suns, where he'll play alongside one of the league's most dynamic young scorers in fellow All-Star Devin Booker, a person with…
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LHP Drew Smyly, Braves agree to $11 million, 1-year contract
ATLANTA (AP) — Left-hander Drew Smyly became the first of the 181 free agents to switch teams when he agreed Monday to an $11 million, one-year contract with the Atlanta Braves, who bolstered a rotation that was de…
Massachusetts House experiencing uptick in COVID-19 cases
BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts House is experiencing an uptick in the number of lawmakers and staffers testing positive for the disease caused by the coronavirus.
South Carolina interim coach Bobo aims to rally Gamecocks
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Mike Bobo didn't plan to be back in charge of a football team this quickly. Now that he's South Carolina's interim coach, Bobo understands his mission is to rally a fragile group of players st…
Kim Ng ready to bear the torch as baseball's 1st female GM
MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins' new general manager sat at home plate in the team's ballpark Monday, reflecting on all the times she struck out.
Drubbing by Steelers shows Bengals still lack consistency
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals' renewed confidence was battered early and often by the unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers in a game that showed the Bengals still have much work to do before they can compete…
Jags on verge of tying another franchise record for futility
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The last time the Jacksonville Jaguars lost nine consecutive games, owner Shad Khan fired coach Gus Bradley before they left the stadium.