Sports
Want to know the latest in today's sports news? Below, we share breaking sports news articles and updates.
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…
Weekend Sports in Brief
TENNIS
David Gaines, former Globetrotter, college coach, dies at 80
DETROIT (AP) — David “Smokey” Gaines, the former Harlem Globetrotters and ABA player who coached at Detroit-Mercy and San Diego State, has died. He was 80.
Atlanta United wraps up Martinez sale to Saudi Arabian club
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta United finalized the sale of midfielder Pity Martinez to Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr on Monday.
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.
Logan Ryan happy to be back in Jersey, ready to help Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Logan Ryan is thrilled to be back in New Jersey, looking for an apartment for him and his pit bulls, and willing to do anything to help the New York Giants win this season.
Monday Sports in Brief
GOLF
Carroll says Seahawks were in contact with Clowney till end
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Pete Carroll said Monday he remained in contact with Jadeveon Clowney throughout the offseason and the Seattle Seahawks were in on conversations through last weekend before the defensive end si…
All Puerto Rican players can wear 21 on Clemente Day
NEW YORK (AP) — All Puerto Rican players will be allowed to wear No. 21 on Wednesday during Major League Baseball’s Roberto Clemente Day celebration.
Faith rewarded: Ex-DII receiver Taylor makes Packers' roster
Green Bay Packers receiver Malik Taylor never lost confidence he could find a home in the NFL, even as a Division II player who spent much of his senior season injured.
Syracuse coach Dino Babers likes his Orange's leadership
Syracuse coach Dino Babers sees a somewhat reassuring positive as the opener of his fifth season at the helm of the Orange looms.
Murphy hits homer, two-run single, A's take 1st from Astros
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — When their star players go down, the Oakland Athletics turn to their depth.
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.
Profar, Lamet lead Padres to 1-0 win over Rockies
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jurickson Profar hit an RBI double with no outs in the ninth inning for the San Diego Padres, who got a brilliant performance from right-hander Dinelson Lamet to beat the Colorado Rockies 1-0 on Mo…
Brown helps Celtics rout Raptors to take 3-2 lead in series
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The game plan from Boston coach Brad Stevens was simple: Start things off with an increased effort on defense to set an immediate tone.
George, Leonard lead Clippers to 113-107 win over Nuggets
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard blocked a dunk at the rim with one finger. It was part of a defensive effort that deserved a big hand for propelling the Los Angeles Clippers down the stretch.