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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…
Nats sweep Phils, drop Philadelphia below playoff position
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies tumbled out of a playoff position, getting swept in a doubleheader by the Washington Nationals when Yadiel Hernández hit a game-ending, two-run homer in eighth inning off…
Clark's putback at buzzer lifts Storm past Lynx 88-86
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — It's been a crazy 48 hours for the Seattle Storm and it was only fitting that their WNBA playoffs series opener had a wild finish.
Full circle: Haslem credits Crowder's dad for NBA career
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — It didn’t take Jae Crowder very long after joining the Miami Heat to figure out who the veteran leader of the team was.
Jets sign WR Malone to active roster, place CB Maulet on IR
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets signed wide receiver Josh Malone to the active roster Tuesday after he was elevated from the practice squad for the first two games.
Morata returns to Juventus on loan from Atletico Madrid
TURIN, Italy (AP) — Álvaro Morata returned to Juventus on Tuesday, signed on a loan deal from Atletico Madrid.
Patrick Mahomes shows off his scrambling ability
Patrick Mahomes showed he’s nearly as dangerous with his legs as he is with his arm.
NC governor: Outdoor venues could reopen at reduced capacity
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — College and professional sports teams in North Carolina may soon be allowed to host a few thousand fans in outdoor stadiums, Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper announced on Tuesday.
Dodgers top NL seed; Braves claim East; Indians in playoffs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Corey Seager had three hits, including one of Los Angeles’ four home runs, as the Dodgers clinched the National League’s top postseason seed and eighth straight West title Tuesday night with a 7-…
MATCHDAY: Thiago Silva could make Chelsea debut in cup
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Dickerson's pinch-hit homer helps keep Giants in playoff mix
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants got some timely swings off the bench to stay right in the playoff race.
Ramírez, Indians clinch playoff spot with 5-3 win over WSox
CLEVELAND (AP) — With one sweet swing, José Ramírez pushed the Cleveland Indians into the playoffs and strengthened his case for the AL MVP award.
Saints normally dynamic offense looking sluggish in 2020
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints quarterback Drew Brees doesn't quibble with the notion that New Orleans’ normally dynamic offense has looked somewhat out of sync to start the 2020 season.
Angels SS Andrelton Simmons opts out of final 5 games
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shortstop Andrelton Simmons has opted out of the remainder of the Los Angeles Angels' season.
Twins reinstate Bailey from injured list to start vs. Tigers
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins reinstated right-hander Homer Bailey from the 45-day injured list on Tuesday so he could start their series opener against Detroit.
Stassi, Canning lead Angels over playoff-bound Padres 4-2
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Max Stassi, Griffin Canning and the Los Angeles Angels cooled off the playoff-bound San Diego Padres two days after they clinched their first playoff spot in 14 seasons.