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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…
Revamped, revised college schedule produces Navy-BYU opener
Navy was supposed to open its football season in August against Notre Dame in Ireland before the coronavirus pandemic put an end to that endeavor.
Mills sharp, Bote has 2 RBIs as Cubs beat Reds 3-0
CHICAGO (AP) — Alec Mills watches Yu Darvish and Kyle Hendricks pitch, and he wants to help carry the load for Chicago's rotation.
Detroit's Schoop leaves game after being hit by pitch
DETROIT (AP) — Jonathan Schoop left Detroit's game Tuesday night against Milwaukee with a right wrist contusion after being hit by a pitch in the fourth inning.
Oregon's Sewell opts out of the season for NFL Draft
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Oregon left tackle Penei Sewell, who won the Outland Trophy as a sophomore last season, has decided to opt out of the season to prepare for the 2021 NFL Draft.
Billy Donovan out as Thunder coach after 5 seasons
Billy Donovan won't return as coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder after five seasons, the team announced Tuesday night, ending a largely successful run that ought to make him an attractive candidate for jobs around …
LA Clippers get final city approval to build Inglewood arena
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers have received final approval from Inglewood's city government to begin construction on their new arena next summer.
Myers hits slam, solo shot in Padres' 14-5 win vs Rockies
SAN DIEGO (AP) — “Slam Diego” is back, and Mike Clevinger was the beneficiary en route to his first win with the Padres.
Forecasting freshman stars particularly tough this season
Figuring out which true freshmen could make an impact is more challenging than usual this year with the coronavirus pandemic having such an impact on the preseason.
Vegas is back, baby: Golden Knights beat Stars to tie series
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — After running into a hot goalie late last round and being shut out in the opener of the Western Conference final, pressure mounted in the minds of the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2.
For college football on TV, 'the season itself is the story'
The networks that televise college football are adjusting to a smaller inventory of games because many conferences won't be playing this fall because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Reds president Williams hopes for strong finish for team
CHICAGO (AP) — Cincinnati Reds president of baseball operations Dick Williams expressed confidence in manager David Bell and his coaching staff Tuesday, but he said he would be “extremely disappointed” if the team …
Timbers' Sebastian Blanco out for season with torn ACL
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco tore the ACL in his right knee and will miss the rest of the season.
Rice delays start of practice 4 weeks before expected opener
HOUSTON (AP) — Rice has delayed the start of preseason football practice less than four weeks before the Owls are scheduled to open their pandemic-delayed and shortened season.
Ruf homers late, Giants rally past red-hot Mariners 6-5
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Pinch-hitter Darin Ruf homered with one out in the seventh inning and the San Francisco Giants beat Seattle 6-5 on Tuesday night, ending the Mariners’ six-game winning streak.
Bills sign ex-Packers receiver Kumerow to practice squad
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers' loss in Green Bay is the Bills' gain after Buffalo signed receiver Jake Kumerow to its practice squad on Tuesday, three days after he was cut by the Packers.