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Knights defeated in district championship
ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights (14-2-1) suffered a tough 2-0 loss to the Cashmere Bulldogs in the 1A Girls Soccer …
San Jose St. moves football practice to Humboldt State
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — San Jose State’s football team will travel more than 300 miles to begin practice for the upcoming season because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Allen and Daboll overseeing Buffalo Bills' pass-happy attack
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bills quarterback Josh Allen was an impressionable rookie in 2018 still trying to figure out what made Brian Daboll tick when Buffalo’s first-year offensive coordinator shared a story of h…
Welcome the Tasmania Jack Jumpers, named after a nasty ant
HOBART, Australia (AP) — Former NBA center Andrew Bogut was left amused on Thursday when the newest franchise in the National Basketball League announced its nickname.
James, Herro see popularity rise in the NBA playoffs
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — LeBron James’ popularity, even in his 17th season, cannot be argued.
Shaquem Griffin hoping to impress Seahawks yet again
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — All Shaquem Griffin needed was a handful to snaps to prove he deserved another week on the Seattle Seahawks' roster.
Saints receiver Thomas back at practice after 2 missed games
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Saints top receiver Michael Thomas returned to practice on Wednesday for the first time since injuring his ankle in New Orleans' season-opening victory over Tampa Bay on Sept. 13.
Renfroe slam helps Rays sweep young Blue Jays in 1st round
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays gathered in front of their dugout and posed for a celebratory team picture they're hoping will not be the last they take this postseason.
Sankey approves number of transfer waivers inside SEC
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey has agreed to approve transfer waiver requests for players who switched schools inside the league.
Injury woes have Chargers shuffling offensive line
Anthony Lynn has already done more shuffling to the Los Angeles Chargers offensive line over the first three weeks than most coaches do in a season.
Fans to be allowed at World Series, NLCS in Arlington, Texas
NEW YORK (AP) — Fans can take themselves out to the ball game for the first time this season during the NL Championship Series and World Series at new Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
MATCHDAY: Liverpool, Arsenal meet again in League Cup
A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Thursday:
49ers begin week with Mullens at QB in place of Garoppolo
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers began a second straight week of practice with Nick Mullens at quarterback in place of injured starter Jimmy Garoppolo.
A's hold off Abreu, White Sox 5-3, force series to Game 3
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Oakland's long-reliable regulars Marcus Semien and Khris Davis powered a couple of home runs, Mark Canha made a game-saving catch against the wall and red-hot right-hander Chris Bassitt deliv…
No. 3 Florida having trouble selling out 17,000-seat Swamp
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — No. 3 Florida is having trouble selling out its home opener against South Carolina, even with just 17,000 tickets available.
September Madness: MLB stages 8 playoff games in 1 day
Shortly after noon in Atlanta, Nick Senzel of the Cincinnati Reds slapped the first pitch from Max Fried to right field for a single, starting a day of baseball unlike any that had come before.