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Lions fall in competitive first round of state
YAKIMA — The Moses Lake Christian Academy Lions battled their way through districts and made their way into the WI…
European soccer leagues kick off congested, uncertain season
GENEVA (AP) — Star
As top teams rest, Spanish soccer season kicks off
MADRID (AP) — Despite offseason fireworks around Lionel Messi’s future, the Spanish soccer league’s new season features a low-profile opening weekend as top teams are still resting from their recent European compet…
Analysis: Chelsea defies pandemic with $250M overhaul
It was the height of the coronavirus outbreak, cost-cutting was rife across English soccer and beyond, and a top official at one of the world’s richest clubs was delivering a sobering message.
Wednesday's Sports in Brief
NEW YORK (AP) — TENNIS
Big 12 opens virus-delayed 25th season with only 7 games
Some things to watch in the Big 12 Conference during the delayed opening weekend of the league's 25th season, with just seven teams set to play their only non-conference games at home this weekend after three games…
NHL's final four have gotten deeper with plenty of newcomers
Joe Pavelski was the captain of a team that went to the Western Conference finals last season, playing opposite Patrick Maroon’s team that went on to win the Stanley Cup.
Altered practices due to virus could lead to sloppy games
The coronavirus pandemic wiped out most spring practices and disrupted the rhythm of college football's preseason, with player quarantines, uncertainty about playing games — or both.
Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Robertson passes away at age 91
UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. (AP) — Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Robertson, who called Washington State football for more than 50 years, has died at the age of 91.
DK Metcalf poised for breakout second season with Seahawks
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — While football was the primary focus of their offseason workouts, DK Metcalf picked up a new skill during his time hanging out with Russel…
Mercury blows 22-point lead, rallies for win over Sun in OT
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Skylar Diggins-Smith scored a season-high 33 points, including a tying 35-footer at the end of regulation, Diana Taurasi added 28, and the Phoenix Mercury gave up a 22-point lead before beati…
Jozy Altidore scores in 89th, Toronto FC beats Montreal 2-1
MONTREAL (AP) — Jozy Altidore scored in the 89th minute and Toronto FC beat the Montreal Impact 2-1 on Wednesday night to snap a two-game losing streak.
Raptors beat Celtics in 2OT to force Game 7
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Toronto Raptors faced a sizable early deficit. They trailed in the fourth quarter. And again in the first overtime. And again in the second overtime.
Diggins-Smith's huge game lifts Phoenix over Connecticut
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Skylar Diggins-Smith scored a season-high 33 points, including a tying 35-footer at the end of regulation, Diana Taurasi added 28, and the Phoenix Mercury gave up a 22-point lead before beati…
Molino scores 2 goals, Minnesota United beats FC Dallas 3-2
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Kevin Molino scored twice, Mason Toye added his first goal of the season and Minnesota United beat FC Dallas 3-1 on Wednesday night.
Leonard, Clippers beat Nuggets 96-85, take 3-1 series lead
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard has the Los Angeles Clippers a win away from the franchise's first-ever trip to the Western Conference finals.