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Moses Lake Roundup returns to Grant County Fair
MOSES LAKE — The 83rd Moses Lake Roundup is just over a week away from kicking off at the Grant County Fairgrounds…
Big Ten teams start sprint toward unusual football season
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Now that the Big Ten has a rescheduled kickoff weekend, coaches and players can start the sprint to opening day.
White Sox, Rays secure berths in the postseason
The Chicago White Sox clinched their first postseason berth since 2008, beating the Minnesota Twins 4-3 Thursday as Eloy Jiménez hit a tiebreaking double that capped a two-run, seventh-inning rally.
Miami, Louisville meet in ACC showdown of ranked teams
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Impressive season-opening victories by No. 17 Miami and No. 18 Louisville has the schools ranked — maybe sooner than some expected.
Memphis says it has 46 positive tests considered active
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The University of Memphis athletic department said Wednesday night that it has conducted over 3,500 COVID-19 tests and has had 81 positive results, with 46 being considered active.
42 Badger players, staff test positive for coronavirus
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Forty-two players and staff with the Wisconsin football team have tested positive for COVID-19 as the Big Ten makes plans to get the season started.
Fickell, No. 13 Cincinnati open vs Austin Peay without fans
Austin Peay (0-2) at No. 13 Cincinnati (0-0), Saturday at noon ET (ESPN+).
Bonner, Sun eliminate Sparks 73-58, head for semifinals
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — DeWanna Bonner scored 17 points with 13 rebounds and the seventh-seeded Connecticut Sun eliminated the third-seeded Los Angeles Sparks 73-59 on Thursday night.
Raptors president Ujiri calls VanVleet a "big-time priority"
TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri says re-signing point guard Fred VanVleet is a “big-time priority.”
Lynx edge Mercury 80-79 to advance to WNBA semifinals
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Rookie of the year Crystal Dangerfield scored 15 of her 17 points in the second half and Minnesota beat Phoenix 80-79 on Thursday night to advance to the semifinals of the WNBA playoffs.
DE Tyree Wilson eligible at Texas Tech after NCAA waiver
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Sophomore defensive end Tyree Wilson has been granted an NCAA waiver that makes the former Texas A&M transfer immediately eligible to play for Texas Tech.
McVay: Rams intend to ink WR Robert Woods to extension soon
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Woods is off to another strong start with the Los Angeles Rams in a career that has always exceeded expectations, and his team is planning to reward him for it.
Eovaldi shuts down Marlins in 5-3 victory
MIAMI (AP) — Nathan Eovaldi pitched five shutout innings and struck out seven, and the Miami Marlins stumbled in their playoff run with a 5-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Thursday.
Cardinals' Hudson leaves start because of elbow tightness
PITTSBURGH (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Dakota Hudson left his start Thursday night after two innings because of right elbow tightness.
Ramirez helps Indians snap skid with 10-3 win over Tigers
DETROIT (AP) — Jose Ramirez homered twice on his 28th birthday, Shane Bieber took a shutout into the eighth inning and the Cleveland Indians snapped their eight-game losing streak with a 10-3 victory over the Detro…
NCAA approves Cade Mays' waiver appeal for No. 15 Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The NCAA notified No. 15 Tennessee on Thursday that offensive lineman Cade Mays' appeal for a waiver to play immediately has been approved.