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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…
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.
Rays top Orioles 3-1 in opener to draw closer to playoffs
BALTIMORE (AP) — Michael Perez doubled and scored during the pivotal seventh inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays edged closer to a playoff berth by beating the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 Thursday in a doubleheader opener.
With LA story ruined, Lakers set for West finals vs Nuggets
LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Lakers were there waiting. Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers were right on the doorstep.
Wait a minute: Stars Wade, Davis decide to return to Ohio St
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Two of Ohio State’s biggest stars, cornerback Shaun Wade and guard Wyatt Davis, are opting back in for the 2020 football season.
Vikings put RG Pat Elflein on injured reserve
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings placed starting right guard Pat Elflein on injured reserve on Thursday, meaning the fourth-year player will miss at least three games.
Brady focused on Panthers, not subpar opening performance
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers expect to be better against the Carolina Panthers.
Rangers TV broadcaster Nitkowski tests positive for COVID-19
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers television broadcaster C.J. Nitkowski tested positive for COVID-19, and the team used a simulcast of its radio network's call on the regional cable telecast for Thursday night'…
Cowboys host Falcons, with McCarthy moving past memory lane
Mike McCarthy got the sentimental stuff out of the way before his first home game as coach of the Dallas Cowboys, in the stadium where he won his Super Bowl with Green Bay a decade ago.
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.”
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.
Loons coach Adrian Heath confronting challenging season
Adrian Heath says this is easily the most challenging season of his career.
Cardinals place safety Jalen Thompson on IR, sign Riley
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals have placed starting safety Jalen Thompson on injured reserve after he injured his ankle against the San Francisco 49ers in the season opener.
Steelers, Roethlisberger eye 2-0 start vs. Lock, Broncos
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The pain was familiar to Ben Roethlisberger.
Tottenham, AC Milan advance in Europa League qualifying
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham needed two late goals to secure a 2-1 victory over nine-man Lokomotiv Plovdiv in Europa League qualifying on Thursday, while AC Milan and Rangers also advanced.
NHL playoffs showcase Russia's goaltending renaissance
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Nikolai Khabibulin wakes up in Yekaterinburg to watch NHL playoff highlights and beams with pride at the saves made by so many Russian goaltenders.