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State dreams alive
MOSES LAKE — State tournament season is finally here in the Basin, as several local sports teams have punched thei…
Fundraising goes on as Leah Still at 5 years cancer free
Leah Still planned to celebrate five years cancer free with a dinner at her favorite steakhouse.
Games go on, but many traditions on hold in college football
To the delight of fans young and old, an English bulldog named Uga has been stationed on the sideline at all but one Georgia home football game since 1956.
Giants beat Rockies 7-2 to take lead in NL wild-card race
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Mauricio Dubón hit a three-run homer off reliever Yency Almonte in the fifth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 7-2 on Wednesday night to move barely in front in a cr…
Harper's 2 HRs help Phils top Nats 12-3, eliminate champs
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bryce Harper showed up to Nationals Park, his old stomping grounds, about six hours before Wednesday night’s first pitch to get treatment for a bothersome back, then got a chance to stay off his f…
A's beat Dodgers 6-4 on Laureano's 9th-inning homer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After going hitless in his first two at-bats, Rámon Laureano singled. Feeling emboldened, he choked up on the bat and broke a ninth-inning tie with a two-run homer.
Rays clinch first AL East title in 10 years
NEW YORK (AP) — Randy Arozarena homered twice and the Tampa Bay Rays clinched their first AL East title in 10 years Wednesday night with an 8-5 victory over the New York Mets.
Wright-Phillips scores twice, LAFC beats Whitecaps 6-0
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bradley Wright-Phillips scored twice to move into fifth place on the MLS career list and Los Angeles beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 6-0 on Wednesday night.
Yimmi Chara gives Portland 1-0 victory over Seattle
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Yimmi Chara scored in the opening minutes and the Portland Timbers went on to beat Pacific Northwest rival Seattle 1-0 on Wednesday night.
He's a Herro: Heat top Celtics, move a game from NBA Finals
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Tyler Herro should still be in college. He's not, but is still a student.
2nd-half goals lift Real Salt Lake over LA Galaxy, 2-0
SANDY, Utah (AP) — Albert Rusnak and Damir Kreilach scored second-half goals and Real Salt Lake beat the LA Galaxy 2-0 on Wednesday night.
Perez, Cordero power Royals to 12-3 rout of contending Cards
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Cardinals are headed back to Busch Stadium with their playoff fate still in their hands.
19-year-old Bassett, Lewis help Rapids beat Earthquakes 5-0
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Cole Bassett and Jonathan Lewis each scored for the second consecutive game and the Colorado Rapids beat the San Jose Earthquakes 5-0 on Wednesday night.
Twins assume first in AL Central with 7-6 win against Tigers
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jake Cave hit a pair of home runs, Kenta Maeda finished off his regular season with another strong start and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 7-6 on Wednesday night to take over sole p…
Yankees make four errors, lose 14-1 to Blue Jays
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Gary Sánchez made two of his team’s season-high four errors and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the sloppy Yankees 14-1 Wednesday night, dealing New York perhaps a fatal blow in its race for home-fi…
Another slow start undermines Stars in loss to Lightning
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Another slow start doomed the Dallas Stars.