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Grid Kids expands opportunities this season
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Grid Kids football program is gearing up for the start of its 26th football season thi…
NCAA basketball season set to open day before Thanksgiving
The NCAA men's and women's basketball season will begin Nov. 25, the day before Thanksgiving.
AP sources: MLB umpire tests positive for virus, crews shift
NEW YORK (AP) — A Major League Baseball umpire tested positive for the coronavirus, prompting a late shift in crew assignments in Florida this week, several people familiar with the situation told The Associated Pr…
Big Ten's cardiac registry aims to study effects of COVID-19
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The Big Ten’s plan to play football this fall includes trying to save lives in the future.
Blues hire Montgomery as assistant months after Stars firing
Jim Montgomery is getting a second chance to coach in the NHL after being hired by the St. Louis Blues as an assistant coach less than a year since he was fired by the Dallas Stars for unprofessional conduct.
Yankees activate OF Judge; LHP Paxton done for season
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees activated All-Star right fielder Aaron Judge on Wednesday and batted him second against Toronto, giving the team a full stable of active regulars for the first time since Aug. 8.
Fiers, lights-out bullpen help Athletics beat Rockies 3-1
DENVER (AP) — Mike Fiers threw six sharp innings before turning it over to a lights-out bullpen and the Oakland Athletics snapped a six-game skid against the Colorado Rockies with a 3-1 win Wednesday.
Maryland businesswoman leading launch of Japanese league
The woman leading Japan's ambitious effort to launch a professional women's soccer league lives some 6,700 miles away from where the players will ultimately take the field.
Draxler scores late on PSG scrapes 1-0 home win against Metz
Julian Draxler's header deep into stoppage time gave Paris Saint-Germain a 1-0 home win against Metz and spared the defending champion a fourth straight match without scoring.
Heat, Celtics both see ways to improve before Game 2
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — On the first off day of this season’s Eastern Conference finals, it might have been difficult to tell on Wednesday which team was holding the 1-0 lead in the series.
Sabres acquire Eric Staal in sending Johansson to Wild
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Kevyn Adams didn’t have to do too much homework on center Eric Staal in completing his first trade as Buffalo Sabres general manager.
Rhule: Panthers need to pressure 'iconic' QB Tom Brady
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina coach Matt Rhule knows if the Panthers are to win their first game Sunday, they will have pressure “iconic quarterback” Tom Brady and not allow him to sit in the pocket and pick thei…
Pats add Folk, Bryant to 53-man; sign 2 to practice squad
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots have promoted kicker Nick Folk and cornerback Myles Bryant from the practice squad to the 53-man roster.
Titans safety steps up, aids in son's surprise home delivery
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Titans safety Kevin Byard and his wife didn’t plan on having their baby at home, though now he has a story he’ll be able to tell his son forever.
Rivers looks to rebound from 2 interceptions in Colts opener
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Throwing two interceptions and missing an open receiver for a potential touchdown will never cut it in Philip Rivers' world.
Leeds, Southampton eliminated by lower-league teams in cup
LONDON (AP) — Premier League teams Leeds and Southampton lost to lower-tier opposition in the second round of the English League Cup on Wednesday.