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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…
AP Exclusive: Disabled NFL retirees slam benefits plan delay
An NFL and players union-run fund that helps ailing retired players shut down its application process for nearly six months because of the coronavirus, irritating retirees who complained the league devoted resource…
Jalen Ramsey thinking long-term with Rams after extension
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Jalen Ramsey's life got much simpler and less dramatic when he moved to Hollywood, which makes him a rather unusual celebrity.
KJ Wright set for start of 10th season with Seahawks
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — K.J. Wright might be one of the biggest surprises in Seattle’s starting lineup for Sunday’s opener against Atlanta, which is saying something considering he’s currently the longest-tenured Seah…
Nationals outlast Braves 8-7 on Taylor's single in 12th
WASHINGTON (AP) — Michael A. Taylor hit a game-ending single in the 12th inning, and the Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 8-7 on Friday night after blowing a five-run lead for the second straight game.
MATCHDAY: Competitions begin in England, Spain, Germany
A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Saturday:
The Latest: UNLV cuts workers' hours amid lack of events
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
LeBron, Lakers on the cusp of reaching West finals
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Houston Rockets didn’t show up for Game 4 against the Los Angeles Lakers until it was too late.
University at Buffalo basketball player charged in stabbing
NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (AP) — A University at Buffalo basketball player was charged Friday with assault and weapons possession after stabbing a rival player during an off-campus pickup scrimmage, officials said.
MLS NEXT launching; Lletget and Dike honored
Major League Soccer has unveiled MLS NEXT, its elite youth development platform that seeks to fill the gap after the U.S. Soccer Development Academy shuttered in April.
Six Storm players reach double figures, rout Mercury 83-60
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Jordin Canada scored 13 points and the Seattle Storm routed the Phoenix Mercury 83-60 on Friday night for their seventh victory in a row.
Why not us?: Ohio State's Day wants answers from Big Ten
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State coach Ryan Day is pushing the Big Ten for answers about when the conference plans to play a football season.
Police: LSU player charged with abusing girlfriend
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A Louisiana State University football player was arrested and accused of abusing his girlfriend and destroying her personal items, authorities said.
Celtics oust Raptors in Game 7, head to East finals vs. Heat
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — It took every bit of seven games, but Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics are headed to the Eastern Conference finals.
No. 1 Clemson opens season at Wake Forest in ACC matchup
No. 1 Clemson at Wake Forest, Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC).
Phils setback: Zack Wheeler rips nail putting on his pants
MIAMI (AP) — Undefeated Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler ripped a fingernail putting on his pants, delaying his next start for two days and perhaps longer.