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Vikings volleyball camp warms up players for fall
MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Vikings hosted a training camp last week, bringing in local high schoo…
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.
Encarnación homers, White Sox finish 4-game sweep of Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Edwin Encarnación hit a three-run homer, Dallas Keuchel threw five scoreless innings and the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 8-2 on Sunday to complete a four-game sweep.
Raiders bring back T Sam Young, place LB Tanner Muse on IR
The Las Vegas Raiders are bringing back swing tackle Sam Young a day after releasing him and placing rookie third-round linebacker Tanner Muse on injured reserve.
Hall of Fame outfielder, speedster Brock dies at age 81
NEW YORK (AP) — Hall of Famer Lou Brock, one of baseball’s signature leadoff hitters and base stealers who helped the St. Louis Cardinals win three pennants and two World Series in the 1960s, has died. He was 81.
Matt Kemp's clutch HR powers Rockies past Dodgers again, 7-6
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Matt Kemp hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning against his former team, and the Colorado Rockies sent the Los Angeles Dodgers to their first series loss of the season with a 7-6 vic…
Lletget scores twice, LA Galaxy beats LAFC 3-0
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Sebastian Lletget scored twice, Cristian Pavon had a goal and an assist, and the LA Galaxy beat Los Angeles FC 3-0 on Sunday night.
Greiner, Tigers pounce on Twins bullpen for 10-8 win
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Grayson Greiner hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning off left fielder Eddie Rosario's glove and the Detroit Tigers rocked Minnesota’s bullpen for eight runs to beat the Twins 10-8 Sunday.
Longtime Cal football staffer Bud Turner dies at age 84
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Bud “Dog” Turner, who worked in various roles for the California football program for a half-century, has died. He was 84.
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.
Dumba honored for by NHL for anti-racism, community efforts
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Matt Dumba figured out early in his NHL career that being a minority player in a predominantly white sport carried with it some extra responsibility, so he began doing community outreach in…
AP source: Peterson agrees to 1-year deal with Detroit
DETROIT (AP) — Adrian Peterson has agreed to a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.
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.
UNT QBs coach charged for improper relationship at prep job
DENTON, Texas (AP) — First-year North Texas quarterbacks coach Tate Wallis was free on bond Friday after his arrest on charges of having an improper relationship with a student while in his previous job at a high s…
Longtime football coach Lou Holtz to get Medal of Freedom
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday he intends to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to longtime football coach Lou Holtz.
Browns claim D-linemen Jackson, Taylor off waivers
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns are already busy reshuffling their defensive line.