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Want to know the latest in today's sports news? Below, we share breaking sports news articles and updates.

Updated 1 hour, 30 minutes ago

Mariners hang on for a 3-2 win over the Astros as Raleigh, Arozarena go deep

HOUSTON (AP) — Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena homered to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 3-2 victory over the Hous…

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
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.

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
Best in the West? Vegas finally meets its match vs. Dallas

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — After they moved on to the Western Conference final, the Dallas Stars gathered around televisions to see who they'd face next.

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
Wainwright helps Cards beat Cubs 4-2 in doubleheader opener

CHICAGO (AP) — Adam Wainwright pitched six-hit ball into the seventh inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 4-2 on Saturday in the first game of a doubleheader.

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
The Latest: Nevada reports 390 new virus cases, 13 deaths

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Nevada health officials on Saturday reported 390 additional COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths, bringing the statewide totals to 71,102 confirmed cases and 1,388 deaths.

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
Saints final cuts include defensive linemen Edwards, Hunt

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have waived veteran defensive linemen Mario Edwards Jr. and Margus Hunt while keeping veteran linebacker Kiko Alonso on the physically unable to perform list.

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
A’ja Wilson, Jackie Young lead Aces past Dream, 89-79

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — A'ja Wilson scored 13 of her 21 points in the second half and Jackie Young sparked a fourth-quarter run to help the Las Vegas Aces beat the Atlanta Dream 89-79 on Saturday night.

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
Sun beats Fever to strengthen hold on WNBA playoff spot

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — DeWanna Bonner scored 26 points and Alyssa Thomas and Brionna Jones added 20 each in the Connecticut Sun's 96-77 victory over the Indiana Fever on Saturday.

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
Muhlbach makes cut for Lions again

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Long snapper Don Muhlbach appears set for a 17th season with the Detroit Lions after making it through Saturday's roster cuts.

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
Raiders deal 3rd-round pick Lynn Bowden Jr. to Dolphins

The Las Vegas Raiders have moved on from one of their three third-round draft picks before he even played a snap for the team.

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
Laureano homers as A's get back on track to beat Padres 8-4

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Manager Bob Melvin figured the slugging Athletics might need a few games to regain their offensive swagger following an unplanned layoff this past week.

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
Big boy hockey: Heavy teams ready to battle for Stanley Cup

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Growing up in hockey, Zach Whitecloud learned an important lesson: Winning is hard, and it hurts to win.

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
Bills sign cornerback White to 4-year contract extension

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills locked up starting cornerback Tre’Davious White through the 2025 season by signing him to a four-year, $70 million contract extension on Saturday.

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
Packers' cuts include WR Kumerow, OL Light, LB Williams

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers cut wide receiver Jake Kumerow, offensive lineman Alex Light and linebacker Tim Williams among others as they got their roster down to the 53-man limit heading to their …

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
Shaquem Griffin, Paul Richardson among Seahawks cuts

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks released linebacker/defensive end Shaquem Griffin and terminated the contract of veteran wide receiver Paul Richardson among their cuts on Saturday to reach the 53-man rost…

Updated 5 years, 11 months ago
AP source: Cowboys' Collins, Lee headed to IR, should return

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Right tackle La'el Collins and linebacker Sean Lee will start the season on injured reserve for the Dallas Cowboys with a chance to return after three weeks, a person with knowledge of the deci…