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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…
Ga Tech missing top runner, defensive lineman vs No. 14 UCF
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Tech did not have its leading runner and a top defensive player for Saturday's game against No. 14 Central Florida.
Hamlin, Michael Jordan partner on NASCAR team for Wallace
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Denny Hamlin has joined Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan to form a NASCAR team with Bubba Wallace as the driver, a high-profile pairing of a Black majority team owner and the only Black…
Alabama coordinator expects better from Crimson Tide defense
Pete Golding doesn’t make excuses for Alabama’s uncharacteristic defensive shortcomings last season, and he probably could.
Oakland Athletics clinch first AL West title since 2013
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics clinched their first AL West title since 2013 on Monday night with an assist from the rival Houston Astros.
Comeau injured in Stars' Cup Final Game 2 loss to Lightning
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Dallas Stars forward Blake Comeau left Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final with an injury after taking a big, high hit from Tampa Bay’s Ryan McDonagh in the second period.
AP source: NFL fines 3 coaches, clubs for unmasked coaches
A person with knowledge of the punishment tells The Associated Press that at least three NFL head coaches have been fined $100,000 for violating the league’s rules that they wear face coverings on the sideline.
Royals rally behind stout bullpen to beat Cardinals, 4-1
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals were into the Kansas City bullpen by the fourth inning, and Adam Wainwright was looking like a spry youngster rather than a 39-year-old workhorse as the right-hander …
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Eugenio Suárez homers, surging Reds beat Brewers 6-3
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Reds aren't wilting in their first exposure to September playoff pressure in many years.
Injuries could derail season for defending NFC champ 49ers
The injury bug that has disrupted the San Francisco 49ers' season seems impossible to contain.
Giants in 0-2 hole, now facing season without Saquon Barkley
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants are not going to have a quick turnaround under new coach Joe Judge.
Book, No. 7 Notre Dame run by USF 52-0 to extend home streak
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Ian Book just needed to stick to the routine against South Florida.
Santana's homer lifts Indians to win, brink of playoff berth
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Indians left Progressive Field on the brink of a playoff berth and went home. The party's on hold.
Fields, Awatt run for TDs; UTEP beats Abilene Christian
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Josh Fields and Ronald Awatt each had a rushing touchdown to help UTEP beat Abilene Christian 17-13 on Saturday night.
Unmasked: NFL fines coaches, teams for not covering faces
NFL coaches thumbed their collective -- and exposed -- noses at the NFL’s mask mandate in Week 2.