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Moses Lake men’s adult softball league hosting All Star games
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Adult Softball League announced they will be hosting a Men’s All Star game series Augu…
Nationals, manager Martinez agree to multiyear extension
WASHINGTON (AP) — Manager Dave Martinez and the Washington Nationals agreed to a multiyear contract extension that the team announced Saturday.
Fernandes' late penalty earns Man United 3-2 win at Brighton
BRIGHTON, England (AP) — Bruno Fernandes converted a penalty in the 10th minute of stoppage time with the last kick of a wild Premier League game to earn Manchester United a 3-2 win over Brighton, which had earlier…
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COVID-19 forces Texas A&M to keep fans out of Midnight Yell
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M’s five Yell Leaders ran into an almost empty Kyle Field as Friday night crept into Saturday morning for their Midnight Yell.
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Toronto Maple Leafs hire Paul MacLean as an assistant coach
TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired former Ottawa Senators coach Paul MacLean as an assistant coach.
Reds say broadcaster Brennaman resigns after anti-gay slur
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds say team broadcaster Thom Brennaman has resigned following his use of an anti-gay slur on air last month.
Astros clinch final AL playoff spot despite loss to Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Ryan Pressly had no interest in waiting to see if the Astros would get the help they needed to clinch the last spot in the expanded American League playoffs after the Houston reliever couldn…
Heat's Bam Adebayo takes blame for Game 5 loss to Celtics
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Bam Adebayo has not wanted much credit for anything this season, always deferring to others in the Miami Heat locker room when things are going well.
No. 3 Oklahoma seeks payback against Kansas State
Kansas State (0-1, 0-0 Big 12) at No. 3 Oklahoma (1-0, 0-0), Saturday at noon ET (FOX).
No. 6 LSU opens title defense vs. Mississippi State
Mississippi State at No. 6 LSU, Saturday at 3:30 ET (CBS).
Striker Yılmaz gets 1st goal as Lille moves into 1st place
PARIS (AP) — Veteran Turkey striker Burak Yılmaz grabbed his first goal of the season as unbeaten Lille beat Nantes 2-0 to move to the top of the French league on Friday.
Brown, Watkins have big nights in UAB's 42-10 win
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Spencer Brown rushed for three touchdowns in setting a UAB career record, fellow senior Austin Watkins Jr. had a career-high 183 yards receiving with a score, and the Blazers defeated South Alab…
Marlins, Reds, Astros lock up spots in the postseason
NEW YORK (AP) — The Marlins clinched an improbable playoff berth in their coronavirus-decimated season, beating the New York Yankees 4-3 in 10 innings Friday night to seal a postseason trip.
Padres optimistic on Lamet's injury, split DH with Giants
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Diego Padres are still very much counting on a healthy Dinelson Lamet making his playoff start next week.