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ACH secures state berth Wednesday
COULEE CITY — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors had a successful Wednesday afternoon as they earned a 3-0 victor…
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.
Stewart leads Seattle to 2nd WNBA title in 3 years
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Breanna Stewart and Sue Bird helped Seattle finish off a dominant season with another championship.
No. 16 Wisconsin's Coan undergoes surgery, out indefinitely
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin quarterback Jack Coan is out indefinitely after having surgery on his right foot.
Chiefs, Seahawks, Packers, Bills keep top 4 spots in Pro32
NEW YORK (AP) — With nearly all NFL teams already a quarter of the way through the regular season, there are four teams off to a 4-0 start: the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, the Seattle Seahawks…
Seattle Storm wins second WNBA championship in three seasons, sweeping Las Vegas Aces
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Seattle Storm wins second WNBA championship in three seasons, sweeping Las Vegas Aces.
USC O-lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker opts back in for season
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker has opted back into the upcoming season, giving an enormous boost to the Trojans' offense.
Adebayo back in Heat lineup for Game 4; Dragic still out
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Bam Adebayo returned for the Miami Heat. Goran Dragic is still waiting.
North Dakota State QB Trey Lance to enter NFL draft
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota State quarterback Trey Lance, who had a record-breaking season last year in leading the Bison to the FCS championship but only played one game this fall because of the COVID-19 pande…
Springer hits 2 HRs, Astros beat A's 5-2 for 2-0 ALDS lead
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Back-to-back home runs off back-to-back pitches. The Houston Astros can't miss these days.
William & Mary and AD Huge mutually agree to part ways
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — William and Mary has dismissed athletic director Samantha Huge a month after the school cut seven varsity sports because of financial concerns.
NHL targeting Jan. 1 to begin next season
Commissioner Gary Bettman said Tuesday night the NHL is targeting a Jan. 1 start for next season.
Phoenix Rising player suspended 6 games for homophobic slur
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Phoenix Rising midfielder Junior Flemmings received a six-game suspension from USL Championship for using a homophobic slur during a match against the San Diego Loyal.
Acuña HR, plunked again, Braves top Marlins 9-5 to open NLDS
HOUSTON (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. made history with a leadoff home run to start things off for the Atlanta Braves in their NL Division Series opener against Miami.
New York Rangers select Canadian forward Alexis Lafreniere with No. 1 pick in NHL draft
SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) — New York Rangers select Canadian forward Alexis Lafreniere with No. 1 pick in NHL draft.