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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…
LEADING OFF: 2 NL playoff spots still open with 2 days left
A look at what's happening around the majors today:
Marlins clinch 1st playoff berth since 2003, beat Yanks 4-3
NEW YORK (AP) — Forced from the field by COVID-19, the Miami Marlins returned with enough force to reach the playoffs for the first time since their
Senators waive forward Bobby Ryan in buyout move
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Bobby Ryan was placed on waivers by the Ottawa Senators on Friday for the purpose of a buyout.
Freeman's 2-run HR in 11th lifts Braves past Red Sox, 8-7
ATLANTA (AP) — Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer to lead off the 11th inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Boston Red Sox 8-7 on Friday night to clinch the No. 2 seed in the National League playoffs.
No. 20 Hokies could be shorthanded for opener vs Wolfpack
Virginia Tech finally begins a season of high expectations as the No. 20 Hokies face North Carolina State in a battle of teams that each had to postpone a game after COVID-19 outbreaks.
AP Source: Martinez, Nationals agree to extend his contract
WASHINGTON (AP) — Manager Dave Martinez and the Washington Nationals have agreed to work out a contract extension that will keep him in charge of the club beyond next season, according to a person with knowledge of…
No. 4 Georgia opens at Arkansas
No. 4 Georgia at Arkansas, Saturday at 4 p.m. ET (SEC Network).
Wendle's hit in 8th helps Rays ding Phillies' playoff hopes
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Joey Wendle had a go-ahead two-run single in the eighth inning and the AL East champion Tampa Bay Rays rallied to hurt Philadelphia’s playoff hopes, beating the Phillies 6-4 on Friday ni…
White Sox slugger Jiménez sidelined with bruised foot
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jiménez has a sprained right foot, likely sidelining the slugger for a pivotal season-ending series against the crosstown Cubs.
No. 19 Cajuns open home slate vs untested Georgia Southern
Louisiana-Lafayette coach Billy Napier is about to see what his No. 19 Ragin-Cajuns learned from a nearly stumbling out of the rankings only one week after a landmark victory had earned them some long-coveted natio…
Canadiens sign defenseman Jeff Petry to 4-year extension
MONTREAL (AP) — The Montreal Canadiens on Friday signed defenseman Jeff Petry to a four-year extension at an average of $6.25 million a year.
Schottenheimer enjoying view of Seahawks offense from up top
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Brian Schottenheimer returned to his seat after halftime last Sunday night and found a gift waiting for him.
Newberry is first SC school to add varsity women’s triathlon
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) — Newberry College has announced that they will be adding women's triathlon as a new sport starting next fall, becoming the first school in South Carolina to sponsor the sport, officials said.
Column: No asterisk needed for most unusual baseball season
No need for an asterisk.
Mullens to replace injured Garoppolo as 49ers starting QB
Nick Mullens will start at quarterback on Sunday for the San Francisco 49ers in place of the injured Jimmy Garoppolo but won’t have All-Pro tight end George Kittle as an option.