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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…
B12 nears kickoff with games not being played stark reminder
With most Big 12 teams getting ready to play season openers this weekend, Commissioner Bob Bowlsby feels good about where the league is and confident that the best job is being done to ensure the safety of players,…
Error in ninth inning gives Pirates 5-4 win over White Sox
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pinch-runner Jason Martin scored the winning run on catcher Yasmani Grandal’s error in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied for a 5-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox…
Wieters has 19-pitch at-bat as Cardinals split DH with Twins
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Backup catcher Matt Wieters acknowledges he might have to get in better shape for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Orioles hit four homers, beat Mets 11-2
NEW YORK (AP) — Rookie Ryan Mountcastle hit a two-run homer, Rio Ruiz added a three-run shot as the Baltimore Orioles hit four homers and cruised to an 11-2 victory over the New York Mets on Tuesday night.
Baylor 3rd B12 team to put off opener after La Tech outbreak
WACO, Texas (AP) — Baylor became the third Big 12 team forced to postpone its scheduled season opener this weekend after Louisiana Tech reported multiple positive COVID-19 tests Tuesday, less than two weeks after a…
Cushenberry emerges as second starter among Broncos rookies
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Lloyd Cushenbery III is the first rookie to win the Denver Broncos’ starting job at center since J.D. Walton a decade ago and the second of this year's class to get the stating nod.
LeBron, Rondo spark Lakers to 112-102 victory over Rockets
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — LeBron James added another record to his resume as he continues his chase for a fourth career title.
Gene Budig, academic who ran American League, dies at 81
NEW YORK (AP) — Gene Budig, the self-effacing educator and baseball fan from small-town Nebraska who became the head of three major universities and the last president of the American League, died Tuesday. He was 8…
Aces beat Fever 92-86 for sole possession of 2nd place
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — A’ja Wilson had 22 points, 16 rebounds and three blocks, Jackie Young added 17 points and seven assists and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Indiana Fever 92-86 on Tuesday night.
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Texas ends 6-game skid 7-1 over Angels, who had won 5 in row
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Lance Lynn pitched seven strong innings, Elvis Andrus homered and the Texas Rangers snapped a six-game losing streak with a 7-1 win Tuesday night over the Los Angeles Angels, who had won fiv…
Billy Donovan won't return as coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder after five seasons, team announces.
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (AP) — Billy Donovan won't return as coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder after five seasons, team announces.
College basketball floats idea of bubbles for safe season
The NBA bubble has held. So has the NHL's double bubble. The WNBA and MLS, no leaks.
Dalbec homers in 4th straight game; Red Sox, Phillies split
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bobby Dalbec needed some loaner lumber to go on a Red Sox rookie record home run streak.
Now that NFL supports Colin Kaepernick's fight, what's next?
Four years later, the NFL admitted it was wrong and said it now supports Colin Kaepernick in his fight against racial injustice, encouraging players to take a stand - or a knee - for the cause.