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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…
Ill. Rep. Schakowsky backs College Athlete Bill of Rights
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, chairwoman of the House Commerce Subcommittee, is backing the College Athlete Bill of Rights crafted by a group of Democratic senators.
Wolves sign Semedo from Barca, add to Portuguese connection
Wolverhampton demonstrated its new-found pull by signing Portugal defender Nelson Semedo from Barcelona in a deal worth up to 40 million euros ($46 million) on Wednesday.
Dear Donald, Dear Mr. President: A Trump-Nixon '80s tale
WASHINGTON (AP) — They were two men in Manhattan who craved the same thing: validation. One was a brash, young real estate developer looking to put his stamp on New York, the other a disgraced elder statesman bent …
Man United recruit Heath eager to play at Old Trafford again
LONDON (AP) — Stepping back inside Old Trafford this week took Tobin Heath back eight years, to one of the wildest Olympic soccer matches ever played.
Hall of Fame says Bears RB Gale Sayers, whose friendship with teammate with cancer was recounted in 'Brian's Song,' dies
CHICAGO (AP) — Hall of Fame says Bears RB Gale Sayers, whose friendship with teammate with cancer was recounted in 'Brian's Song,' dies.
Champions League winners Bayern, Lyon head UEFA awards lists
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Champions League winner Bayern Munich dominated the shortlists announced Wednesday for UEFA’s 2019-20 season awards in European soccer.
Tuesday Sports in Brief
MLB
Cardinals put Hudson on 45-day IL, bring Whitley back
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals shut down Dakota Hudson for the season by transferring him to the 45-day injured list Tuesday while activating reliever Kodi Whitley and optioning Junior Fernandez to…
Alonso, Mets put Rays' clinch party on hold with 5-2 win
NEW YORK (AP) — The thrifty Tampa Bay Rays have spent a decade trying to take down the big spenders in their division.
Dodgers clinch NL's top seed, West title with win over A's
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Wrapping up an NL West title has become routine for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but in a year in which no one was sure three months ago if there would be a baseball season, manager Dave Roberts want…
Bubble crankiness ratchets up the nasty for Stars-Lightning
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Pat Maroon shot a puck into the Dallas bench, nailing an opponent in the face. Victor Hedman tripped Corey Perry before a faceoff. Perry put Tampa Bay's Cedric Paquette into a headlock befo…
The Chicago Bulls have hired Billy Donovan as their new head coach
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls have hired Billy Donovan as their new head coach.
Maldonado, Valdez push Astros past Mariners 6-1
SEATTLE (AP) — Martin Maldonado hit a three-run home run, Framber Valdez struck out eight to set career highs for wins and strikeouts, and the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 6-1 on Tuesday night to close …
AP source: Gruden, Payton fined for not wearing masks
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Two more NFL head coaches and their teams have been fined for not wearing masks on the sideline.
Murray, Nuggets hang on in Game 3, cut Lakers' lead to 2-1
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — They had just lost a playoff heartbreaker, and two nights later the Denver Nuggets quickly went from in control to in trouble.