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Tigers keep stride to earn top 10 at state
PASCO — The Ephrata Tigers cross country team had quite the day at the state championships over the weekend with e…
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Historic year: Antetokounmpo wins 2nd straight NBA MVP award
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo’s historic year earned him a historic awards sweep.
Wild captain Koivu's long run comes to an end in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Mikko Koivu's extraordinary career with the Minnesota Wild is over.
Celtics, Heat agree: A 2-0 lead in East finals means nothing
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — If there was a sliver of consolation for the Boston Celtics on Friday, it probably could have been found within the understanding that a 2-0 lead for the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conf…
Glasnow fans 10 in 5 innings to help Rays beat Orioles 2-1
BALTIMORE (AP) — Tyler Glasnow struck out 10 over five innings to help the Tampa Bay Rays beat Alex Cobb and the Baltimore Orioles 2-1 Friday night.
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.
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+).
49ers look to bounce back vs. Jets after tough opening loss
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers are heading across the country banged up and bitter after blowing a fourth-quarter lead in their season opener.
Calhoun homers twice in Arizona’s 6-3 win over Houston
HOUSTON (AP) — Kole Calhoun hit two home runs to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks over former teammate Zack Greinke and the Houston Astros 6-3 on Friday night.
Lakers roll past Nuggets 126-114 in West finals opener
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Slow starters in the first two rounds, the Los Angeles Lakers appeared to be in a hurry to put away the Denver Nuggets.
Pujols passes Mays for 5th on HR list with No. 661, adds 662
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Angels slugger Albert Pujols passed Willie Mays for fifth place on the career home run list, hitting No. 661 on Friday night against Texas.
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.
Burton eligible at Texas Tech after 2 seasons at Wichita St
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Junior guard Jamarius Burton has been granted a waiver from the NCAA that makes him eligible to play this season for Texas Tech after starting 52 games the past two seasons for Wichita State.
Two-time champ Wright hopeful Nova gets full Big East slate
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jay Wright at last has some answers on when Villanova will start its season and try for its third national championship since 2016.
Anderson's 3 HRs help Marlins earn split against Nats, 14-3
MIAMI (AP) — Brian Anderson circled the bases so quickly after his second home run Friday that he nearly overtook Jesus Aguilar, who playfully motioned his teammate to slow down.