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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…
Hendricks sparkles, Cubs edge Twins 1-0 for 5th straight win
CHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Hendricks tossed eight innings of three-hit, shutout ball to outduel Rich Hill, and the Chicago Cubs edged the Minnesota Twins 1-0 on Friday night for their fifth straight win.
AP source: Woods gets 4-year, $68M extension with LA Rams
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A person with knowledge of the deal says receiver Robert Woods has agreed to a four-year contract extension worth up to $68 million with the Los Angeles Rams.
Georgia coach Smart, wife donate $1 million to university
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia coach Kirby Smart and his wife Mary Beth have committed $1 million to the university for programs supporting social justice and athletes impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, as well as a…
No. 17 Miami visits No. 18 Louisville in prime-time showdown
No. 17 Miami (Fla.) (1-0) at No. 18 Louisville (1-0), Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC).
No. 23 Appalachian State enters Top 25, visits Marshall
No. 23 Appalachian State (1-0) at Marshall (1-0), Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET (CBS).
Hubbard, No. 11 Oklahoma State host Tulsa to start season
Tulsa at No. 11 Oklahoma State, Saturday at noon ET (ESPN).
Maui Invitational moving to North Carolina during pandemic
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — The Maui Invitational is moving to the mainland during the coronavirus pandemic.
Pujols moves past Mays on HR list; A's clinch playoff spot
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Angels slugger Albert Pujols homered twice to pass Willie Mays for fifth place on the career home run list in a 6-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday night.
Betts, Dodgers set season high for runs, rout Rox 15-6
DENVER (AP) — For his prodigious power, the 5-foot-9 Mookie Betts credits listening to his parents in the backyard.
A's clinch playoff berth with win over Giants, Mariners loss
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — An AL West title will mean so much more than simply clinching a playoff berth given how the past two seasons have gone for the Oakland Athletics.
Pujols hits 2 HRs and moves past Mays; Angels beat Rangers
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Angels slugger Albert Pujols homered twice to pass Willie Mays for fifth place on the career home run list in a 6-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday night.
Machado, Paddack lead Padres over Mariners, 6-1
SAN DIEGO (AP) — While Fernando Tatis Jr. cools down, Manny Machado is heating up as the San Diego Padres close in on their first playoff berth in 14 seasons.
A's clinch playoff berth win win over Giants, Mariners loss
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics clinched their third straight playoff berth with Seattle's loss to San Diego and a 6-0 win against the San Francisco Giants on Friday night, highlighted by Matt Olson's …
Pujols 2 HRs, passes Mays for 5th place, Angels beat Rangers
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Albert Pujols needed nearly five weeks to tie Willie Mays for fifth place on the career home run list. It took only five days for the Los Angeles Angels slugger to pass him.
Yankees rally, beat Bosox 6-5 in 12 for 9th straight win
BOSTON (AP) — The New York Yankees' bats arrived just in time to help extend their longest win streak of the season.