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GALLERY: Summer sports highlights
MOSES LAKE — It’s the last week of July and with the arrival of August, fall sports is set to begin imminently. Th…
Walk in new park: Dodgers open NLDS with 5-1 win over Padres
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers had already drawn nine walks before Mookie Betts got their first hit with one out in the sixth inning, and they went ahead to stay on Corey Seager's sacrifice fly rig…
Padres manager Tingler ejected from NLDS Game 1 vs LA
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — San Diego Padres manager Jayce Tingler was ejected by home plate umpire Lance Barrett in the sixth inning of Game 1 of the NL Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers while making his…
Rays back Glasnow, bullpen with 4 HRs to tie ALDS vs Yankees
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Randy Arozarena, Mike Zunino, Manuel Margot and Austin Meadows hit home runs, and Tyler Glasnow struck out 10 to set a postseason record for the Tampa Bay Rays, who beat the New York Yankees 7-5 Tu…
Stanton's 2 big homers not enough to power Yankees in Game 2
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton's second homer Tuesday night left his bat at 118 mph with a ferocious crack. Players on both teams gaped from the dugouts while the three-run shot rocketed a projected 458 feet to…
Hank to DC? Lundqvist 'really solid candidate' for Capitals
After losing one defenseman possibly for the season and bringing back another one, the Washington Capitals could be on the verge of adding a big name in goal.
Rays hit 4 homers, Glasnow fans 10 in 7-5 win against Yanks
SAN DIEGO (AP) — With their pitching staff providing a record 18 strikeouts, the Tampa Bay Rays showed some pop of their own against the New York Yankees.
Lakers top Heat 102-96, take 3-1 lead in NBA Finals
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Anthony Davis punched his chest in celebration. LeBron James let out a huge scream.
Columbus, Montreal make only player trade on Day 1 of draft
The Columbus Blue Jackets and Montreal Canadiens completed a deal, and that was about it.
Former Florida State coach Bowden hospitalized with COVID-19
Former Florida State coach Bobby Bowden was hospitalized Tuesday for treatment of COVID-19.
Clevinger leaves in 2nd inning of NLDS opener vs Dodgers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mike Clevinger's return to the mound for the San Diego Padres was done after two pitches in the second inning of the NL Division Series opener.
Willis gets seventh shutout, Nashville ties Minnesota 0-0
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Joe Willis made four saves for his league-leading seventh shutout of the season and Nashville played Minnesota United to a scoreless draw on Tuesday night in the first meeting between the cl…
Cowboys cut 13-year vet Carr after adding just before season
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys released defensive back Brandon Carr on Tuesday, cutting ties with the 13-year veteran after bringing him in just before the season for depth in the secondary.
Byfield becomes highest-drafted Black player in NHL history
Quinton Byfield became the highest drafted Black player in NHL history on Tuesday night when the Los Angeles Kings selected him with the second pick.
LEADING OFF: Stanton's HR streak, Kershaw at home, Acuña hit
A look at what's happening around the majors on Wednesday:
On the brink: Athletics find themselves in familiar spot
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chad Pinder and the Oakland Athletics knew the Houston Astros were going to be a difficult opponent in the AL Division Series even after winning seven of 10 meetings during the regular season.